Freeport, Texas Development News

Freeport City Council Reviews FY 2026-2027 Budget, Focusing on Infrastructure and Reorganization

The Freeport City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Key changes discussed include the reorganization of several funds and departments, such as moving solid waste to the water and sewer fund (renamed utility fund), consolidating code enforcement into the building budget to create a community development department, and establishing the golf course and EMS departments as enterprise funds. The budget also includes significant investments in beautification and infrastructure, totaling $4,743,235. The council reviewed updated budget schedules, changes since the last workshop, and potential tax rate implications. The discussion highlighted increased permit activity, a decrease in projected sales tax revenue, an increase in property tax revenue estimates, and the application of salary survey results with a minimum 3% increase for employees. Specific departmental requests for new positions were also detailed, with a total of 10 new positions included in the proposed budget.