Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance on first and final reading with the caption reading: An Ordinance levying an ad valorem (property) tax for the use and the support of the Municipal Government for the City of Pflugerville, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027; apportioning each levy for specific purposes; and providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss read the caption of the ordinance and opened the item. Ms. Ryan asked for clarification about the difference between the proposed and no new revenue rate. Ms. Waldron provided information about the calculations stating there is a one million dollar difference. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday moved to approve the ordinance 0898 and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.5436, which is effectively a 3.46 percent increase in the tax rate. Mr. Coffman seconded the motion. Mr. Metayer discussed the required language for the motion from the state and impact from the legislature on the city's future ability to move forward. The vote was as follows: Mr. Rogers - no, Mr. Coffman - yes, Mr. Metayer - yes, Mayor Weiss - yes, Ms. Ryan - no, Mr. Ruiz - yes, Mayor Pro Tem Holiday - yes. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).