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On August 5, 2025, the City of Belton City Council held a Special Called Meeting and Workshop at Belton City Hall, with Councilmember Craig Pearson participating remotely. The primary objective of the meeting was a dedicated work session to thoroughly discuss the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget and Tax Rate. This session served as a preliminary stage for financial review and strategic planning, with no formal votes or final decisions made during the workshop.

The most significant item on the agenda was the comprehensive work session focused on the proposed FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate. This discussion is an essential precursor to the annual budget approval process, providing council members an opportunity to examine financial details and departmental requests. The meeting also included a public comment period, allowing citizens to address the Council on various matters, consistent with state guidelines limiting Council responses to factual statements or existing policy.

Following the budget work session, the Council convened an Executive Session. This closed session was held under the authority of Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, specifically for deliberation regarding real property. As this gathering was primarily a workshop and included an executive session, no notable votes were conducted, nor were any controversial items brought to a public vote or extensively debated in the open session, based on the provided agenda.

The work session on the FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate indicates ongoing efforts towards the budget's finalization. Further public meetings and formal votes will be necessary to adopt the budget and establish the new tax rate. Additionally, any potential actions or outcomes arising from the Executive Session concerning real property are anticipated to be addressed in subsequent open council meetings as legally permissible and appropriate.