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Budget workshop outlines proposed changes

FreeportJun 13, 20264 min read

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City staff presented the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, including fund reorganizations, increased utility-related revenue, and new spending for public safety, economic development, and capital needs.

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Council reviewed a draft budget for the next fiscal year and heard how city funds would be reorganized. The proposal includes moving solid waste into a renamed Utility Fund, merging code enforcement into community development, and restoring the Golf Course and EMS as enterprise funds. Staff also outlined spending tied to police, fire, parks, streets, and economic development projects, but this was a workshop and not final adoption. A follow-up update is expected at the July meeting with any changes made after the workshop.

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Council received and reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.
A follow-up overview was scheduled for the July meeting to show changes made after the workshop.
The meeting was adjourned after the budget presentation and discussion.

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City Council Budget Workshop

Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM430 North Brazosport Blvd., Council Chamber, Freeport Texas 77541completed

Agenda

1: Call to Order:
A. Call to Order - Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Call to Order:
B. Invocation - Councilman
Decision: Call to Order:
C. Pledges - Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas.
Decision: Call to Order:
D. Matters Subsequent to Posting.
Decision: Call to Order:
E. Audience Participation – Anyone who has registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and desires to address the City Council will be heard at this time, or during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda. These forms are located by the City Secretary. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is presented, once a motion has been made by Council then public participation will not be allowed. You will have four (4) minutes to make your comments regardless of the number of agenda items to be addressed.
Decision: Call to Order:
2: Workshop
A. Discussion and review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget.
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Decision: Workshop
3: Adjournment
A. Adjournment – Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Adjournment