City Council - Workshop - Regular Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council - Workshop
Meeting Type
City Council - Workshop
Location
Laredo, TX
Meeting Date
September 14, 2026

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Monday, September 14, 2026

12 items on the agenda.

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CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TEXAS PLEDGE

TEXAS PLEDGE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

MINUTES

MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONSItem 1.

Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. 26-1720

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCEItem 2.

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.506080 per $100.00 of value for Tax Year 2026.

The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.380253 per $100 of value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.125827 per $100 of value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $140,577,516. The City Council is scheduled to vote on 26-1595 the tax rate on September 21, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at City of Laredo, Council Chambers, 1110 Houston St., Laredo, Texas 78040. Taxpayer Impact Statement (Required by HB 1522): | FISCAL YEAR | FISCAL YEAR | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 2025-2026 | 2026- | | 2027 | | | | DESCRIPTION | CURRENT YEAR | | | PROPOSED | | | | --- | | | | Total Tax Rate (per $100 of value) | $0.506090 | | | $0.506080 | | | | Median Homestead Taxable Value | $194,727 | | | $209,899 | | | | Tax on Median Homestead | $985.49 | | | $1,062.26 | | |

EXECUTIVE SESSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION

GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONSItem 3.

Discussion with possible action and update on City of Laredo budget approval, and any matters related thereto. 26-C-157

ADJOURN

ADJOURN