Agenda

On August 5, 2025, the City of Belton City Council convened a special called meeting and workshop primarily dedicated to an in-depth discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Tax Rate. The meeting, held at the Belton City Hall Conference Room, included remote participation from Councilmember Craig Pearson. As a work session, no final decisions or votes were recorded, with the agenda focused on deliberation and information gathering.

The most significant item on the agenda was the workshop to discuss the upcoming FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate. This session provided an opportunity for Council members to review financial projections, departmental requests, and potential revenue sources, laying the groundwork for the city's fiscal strategy. Prior to the budget discussion, the Council offered a public comments period, allowing citizens to address the Council on any matter, though state law restricts immediate discussion or action by Council on these comments.

Following the public segment, the Council entered an Executive Session under the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, specifically Section 551.072, for deliberation regarding real property. This closed session allowed for confidential discussions concerning potential real estate transactions or property-related matters. Consistent with the nature of a workshop and executive session, no notable votes were taken, nor were any controversial items explicitly identified and addressed in the public portion of the meeting beyond the inherent sensitivity of budget and real property discussions.

This workshop served as a crucial preliminary step in the annual budget process. Upcoming actions will likely include further revisions and refinements to the proposed FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate based on the discussions held, leading to formal votes and adoption at subsequent Council meetings. Similarly, any decisions stemming from the Executive Session concerning real property will be advanced through appropriate channels, potentially resulting in future public actions or considerations.