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Council adopted the FY 2026-27 operating, capital, and grant budgets after a public hearing, while also approving multiple housing, transportation, public safety, and zoning items; several individual items were deferred, and a few motions passed or failed on divided votes.
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The council moved forward on the city’s next budget, setting the stage for how Dallas will spend on services, projects, and grants in the coming year. It also approved funding and contracts tied to homelessness services, fire protection, street maintenance, transit-related appointments, and several land-use changes. Some higher-profile items were delayed for later meetings, including parts of the technology and sanitation agenda, while the Atmos Energy rate action was ultimately adopted after procedural votes. The meeting also included approval of public improvement district renewals and expansions, which can affect how certain areas receive extra services funded by property assessments.
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