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The council unanimously approved a 2.5% cost-of-living increase for civilian employees, increasing the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget by a total of $792,100 across city funds. It also called a May 2, 2026 election for the mayor and six district council seats.
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City civilian employees will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living increase, funded through budget increases across the General, enterprise, special revenue, and internal service funds. The council also approved applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for remediation at Shield Park, designated two properties as Galveston landmarks, and approved a 6-1 zoning change at 11243 Stewart Road from residential to commercial. Traffic rules were amended, including limited-parking provisions and speed limits on certain streets, though the minutes do not specify the affected locations.
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