Government
League City approves FY 2025-26 budget
League City budgeted capital improvement projects
While some of the projects in the budget may be funded in other years, the official capital program for FY 2025-26 totals $329.6 million.
League City City Council on Sept. 9 approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget, which will increase operational costs while lowering the tax rate. However, the city also expects a $2.6 million shortfall in its general fund for FY 2025-26, which documents show officials could cover using the city’s fund balance. The details City documents show the operating budget, which covers day-to-day city services, is expected to come in at $194.5 million —up about $8.6 million from last year, according to previous reporting from Community Impact. The budget proposes funding for three additional officer positions that were unfunded last year because a federal grant was not awarded, according to city documents. Another two officers and one sergeant are funded for 2026. A new deputy fire marshal, EMT and cybersecurity engineer are also funded. In total, 10.5 new full-time equivalent
employees totaling around $1 million are funded in the FY 2025-26 budget. What else? The city built the budget using the no-new-reve- nue rate of $0.36355 per $100 valuation of a home. The city’s taxable value is also being reduced due to a $100,000 exemption increase for seniors and disabled residents that the council approved in May, according to city documents. Property tax values also decreased by about 1%. Despite those losses, the city is simultaneously increasing funding for emergency services, drainage and parks. It will also carry out several projects, including a new municipal pool, the city’s streetlight acquisition and a training facility, documents show. Quote of note Mayor Nick Long on Aug. 26 said this budget year was more challenging than previous ones and thanked staff members for their work.
Reinvestment: $8.9M Police, fire, facilities: $1.7M Drainage: $26.6M Parks: $54.6M Streets/Traffic: $91.4M Water/Wastewater: $146.4M
Total $329.6M
SOURCE: LEAGUE CITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Council member Chad Tressler on Aug. 26 called the homestead exemption increase a “monkey wrench” in the budget process. “To still get this done while providing that relief for our folks who are on a fixed income, y’all are to be commended for that,” Tressler said. Looking ahead The city’s new budget will take effect Oct. 1, according to city documents.
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