Council reads introductory ordinance for FY2026–27 budget

Council read Item 16 during the special meeting: an introductory ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2026–27, appropriating revenues and expenditures and authorizing the city manager to implement the budget.

"Item number 16, public hearing and introductory ordinance of the city of Laredo, Texas adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 20 26 dash 20 27 by appropriating revenues and expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning 10/01/2026 and ending 09/30/2027," the clerk read. After a motion and second, council voted by voice and the motion passed to approve the reading and proceed with the required public hearing steps.

The reading referenced associated exhibits and a holiday schedule and instructed that the city manager be authorized to implement the annual budget. No final adoption vote on the full budget was recorded at this session; the item was advanced as an introductory ordinance for further consideration.