City Budget

The pay raise is funded by an unexpected increase in sales tax revenue, leaving the city with an extra $20 million as it hashes out the budget. The raise will cost an estimated $7 million per year.

Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk said the average household would see a $10 monthly increase in taxes if the proposal gets the OK from City Council in August.

The city estimates someone who owns a house valued at roughly $400,000 will save about $17 on their annual property tax bill.

Cities that reduce their police budgets compared to years past could face severe financial penalties under a new Texas law.

La ciudad de Austin tiene un presupuesto de $4.2 mil millones para el año fiscal 2021-2022, el cual comienza el 1 de octubre. La municipalidad estará recibiendo sugerencias sobre cuáles deberían ser las prioridades del gasto público hasta el lunes.

Austin has a budget of $4.2 billion for fiscal year 2021-2022, which begins Oct. 1. Public feedback on what the city's spending priorities should be is being accepted through Monday.

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