Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-21-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance No. O-24-25, adopting the City's and Kaufman Economic Development Corporation's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to balance Revenue Surplus, Expense Surplus, and Shortfall; and providing an effective date.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Upon a recent review, staff indicated the need to amend several significant and unexpected revenue and expense line items within the budget that were incurred throughout the year. The attached chart details those recommendations and explanations for each suggested line item amendment. Additional funds are not being requested.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).