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As required by Section 102.005 of the Texas Local Government Code, Mayor Bruner filed the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) Budget on August 12, 2025. The official Public Hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2025. City Council is scheduled to adopt the budget on September 16, 2025. Click Here for the Proposed FY26 Budget.
The proposed budget totals $10.87 million, focusing on maintaining high-quality city services while planning for the future. This year’s budget is smaller than FY25 as the City completes major projects from the current Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and begins planning for the next five years.
Key projects include planning for the Uplands park, installing new commercial water meters to improve efficiency, replacing the Brodie Lane guardrail, cleaning and upgrading hazardous material traps, and resurfacing Pillow Road. Ongoing projects like the City Hall Backyard and Savannah Trail will be completed in the coming months.
The proposed budget keeps revenue projections conservative despite strong sales tax revenues in FY25. Visit this website for information on proposed increases to utility rates. The budget continues investments in parks, community events such as ARTFEST, beautification projects, and conservation programs, while ensuring our public safety services remain strong.
This budget reflects the City's commitment to fiscal responsibility, long-term planning, and keeping Sunset Valley a vibrant, safe, and welcoming community.
As required by Section 102.005 of the Texas Local Government Code, Mayor Bruner filed the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) Budget on August 12, 2025. The official Public Hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2025. City Council is scheduled to adopt the budget on September 16, 2025. Click Here for the Proposed FY26 Budget.
The proposed budget totals $10.87 million, focusing on maintaining high-quality city services while planning for the future. This year’s budget is smaller than FY25 as the City completes major projects from the current Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and begins planning for the next five years.
Key projects include planning for the Uplands park, installing new commercial water meters to improve efficiency, replacing the Brodie Lane guardrail, cleaning and upgrading hazardous material traps, and resurfacing Pillow Road. Ongoing projects like the City Hall Backyard and Savannah Trail will be completed in the coming months.
The proposed budget keeps revenue projections conservative despite strong sales tax revenues in FY25. Visit this website for information on proposed increases to utility rates. The budget continues investments in parks, community events such as ARTFEST, beautification projects, and conservation programs, while ensuring our public safety services remain strong.
This budget reflects the City's commitment to fiscal responsibility, long-term planning, and keeping Sunset Valley a vibrant, safe, and welcoming community.
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Page last updated: 12 Aug 2025, 04:51 PM
Lifecycle
Draft FY26 Budget Prep
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has finished this stage
The Mayor, City Administrator, and Department Heads collaborate to create a draft budget with proposed operational expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. The draft budget was completed in April 2025.
Preliminary Budget Presentation to City Council
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has finished this stage
The draft budget prepared by the Mayor and staff was presented to Council on May 6th. An overview of proposed operational revenues and expenses were presented, and the Mayor and Council discussed priority Capital Projects to possibly be included in the final FY26 Budget. Click Here to view the Preliminary Budget Presentation
Work Session with City Council & Budget Committee
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has finished this stage
On May 15th a joint work session was held with the City Council and the Budget and Finance Committee. The draft operational and capital budgets were presented to the Committee. Click here to view the agenda.
Budget & Finance Committee Review
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has finished this stage
Every summer, the Budget and Finance Committee reviews and makes recommendations on departmental budgets, as well as projected revenues, rates, committee requests, grant requests, and capital projects and expenditures. Click here to view Committee Agendas
Mayor Files the FY26 Budget
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has finished this stage
Mayor Bruner filed the proposed FY26 Budget on August 12, 2025, based on recommendations and input from the Budget Committee, City Council, staff, and the public. Click here to view the proposed budget.
Public Hearing Process
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget is currently at this stage
After the Mayor's Budget is filed, the public input process beings. A presentation is scheduled to Council on August 19th, and the official Public Hearing is scheduled for September 2nd. The public is encouraged to participate at these meetings and provide input to Council on the proposed budget, including capital projects and utility rates.
City Council Adopts the FY26 Budget
this is an upcoming stage for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
The City Council is scheduled to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Budget on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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