Rosenberg staff presents $45.5M general-fund proposal, sets public hearing Aug. 25

City staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2026–27 budget to the Rosenberg City Council and reviewed revenue sources, staffing and planned capital projects. Louis, the staff presenter, told the council the budget book separates funds by purpose and that the general fund is the primary operating account; the presentation showed general-fund revenues at “45.5” and total city spending across all funds near $120 million.

Louis emphasized the city’s revenue mix and major expenditure drivers, saying sales tax comprises roughly 49% of general-fund revenue and that personnel and vehicle-replacement costs rose in recent years. He described planned transfers and capital uses, including a $1,000,000 transfer for the street improvement fund and several enterprise-funded projects. The presentation listed proposed uses from the water/wastewater fund, such as $1.5 million for wastewater-plant work and $400,000 for water meter register upgrades.

Council and staff confirmed the schedule for public participation and action. Louis told the council the budget was filed and provided to council on July 31; he reminded members that a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25 and the council plans to vote to adopt the budget and tax rate on Sept. 1 (with Sept. 2 as a backup).