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Dallas, TX

Briefing · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

Dallas City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget appropriation and set the property tax rate at $0.6978 per $100 valuation. The ordinance restructuring real estate and housing functions did not pass, and a closed-session attorney briefing on the Fair Park First contract was not held.
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Analysis

Financial Highlights

All five approved financial items relate to the FY 2026-27 budget cycle, totaling $8.0B in primary amounts, led by the $5,972,586,745 appropriation and the $1,658,739,578 estimated tax levy.[#8][#4][#6][#7][#5][#10]

Governance & Oversight

The council approved board and commission appointments and a salary schedule action, while the ordinance reorganizing real estate functions and the housing office did not pass.[#2][#8][#3][#A][#9]

Key Decisions

#11 Not Held
One non-routine outcome: the closed-session attorney briefing on the Fair Park First contract was Not Held.[#11]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectTwo items merit follow-up: the Did Not Pass vote on the Chapter 2 reorganization (Item 8, File 26-2882A) and the Fair Park First briefing that was Not Held (Item 11, File 26-2909A).

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingWith the budget and tax rate adopted, attention shifts to the failed Chapter 2 reorganization (Item 8) and the 2027 health plan changes (Item 10).

Charts & Data

16 items(19 procedural hidden)

The official vote outcome for each item
(e.g., Approved, Denied, Held)
The procedural action taken on the item
(e.g., Hearing Closed, Corrected, Referred)

AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.

#2Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Special Presentations Open Microphone Speakers

#2Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties of board and commission members.

Full Council Appointment Made To Boards And CommissionsPending3 months
City Secretary's Office

#9Budget and Management Services

#3Public hearing to receive comments on the proposed $0.6978 per $100 property tax rate for FY 2026-27; Council will vote on adoption September 16, 2026.

Hearing Closed$0.6978
Budget Management ServicesCity Hall

#ABriefing on City Council amendments to the FY 2026-27 budget, with Council sitting as a Committee of the Whole, including required H.B. 1522 postings of the proposed budget and taxpayer impact statement.

Breifed
City Manager's Office

#18Budget and Management Services

#4Final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2026-27 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, not to exceed $5,972,586,745.

Approved As Amended$5.5B
Budget Management Services

#5Ordinance setting the City's FY 2026-27 property tax rate at $0.6978 per $100 valuation, split between the General Fund and Debt Service Fund, and levying ad valorem taxes.

Approved$1.7B
City of DallasBudget Management Services

#6Resolution ratifying the increase in total property tax revenues reflected in the FY 2026-27 budget, with estimated revenue to the General Fund and Debt Service Fund.

Approved$74.3M
Budget Management Services

#7Ordinance amending multiple Dallas City Code chapters to adjust fees, charges, and rates for stormwater, animal services, ambulance, fire permits, sanitation, landfill, water/wastewater, housing bonus, 911 and other services, with estimated revenue by fund.

Approved$18.4M
Budget Management Services

#8Ordinance amending Dallas City Code Chapter 2 to rename the Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management, create an Office of Real Estate, transfer real estate duties, and make the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment a division of the City Manager's Office.

Did Not Pass
Budget Management ServicesCity Manager's OfficeDepartment of Facilities and Real Estate ManagementOffice of Housing and Community Empowerment+1

#9Authorizes position changes, FY 2026-27 civilian and uniform salary schedules, merit pay increases for civilian non-executive staff, and new pay schedules for Fire, Police, executives, and Miscellaneous employees. No added cost to the City beyond what is budgeted in the FY 2026-27 budget.

Approved
Dallas Police DepartmentDepartment of Human Resources

#10Approves the 2027 Employee Health Benefits plan design and health coverage plans for employees, retirees, and families, including discontinuing the Blue Choice Copay PPO Plan for Texas-based active employees and pre-65 retirees.

Approved$264.0M
Department of Human ResourcesBlue Choice Copay Preferred Provider Organization Plan

#30Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)

#11Closed session on legal issues related to the city's 2018 management contract with Fair Park First.

Not Held
Fair Park FirstCity Attorney's Office

#35The above schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated briefings and is subject to change at any time. Current agenda information may be obtained by calling (214) 670-3100 during wor

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