Amarillo City Council will consider several budget-related items during their upcoming September 9th City Council Meeting, including votes on the city’s budget and tax rate. Several other local entities with budgets requiring approval from Amarillo City Council are on the agenda as well.
City Budget
The city budget, which has taken up much of the council’s time over the last month, will be funded by an increase in property taxes as well as several other charges, including solid waste, certain permits, annual swimming pool passes, golf fees, and water meter rates.
The property tax rate, if passed as proposed, will be the highest rate allowed under state law without an election being called. It will also be the highest rate set by the city since 2022.
The council will also consider the budgets for the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District, and the Amarillo Hospital District, the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones…