Fredericksburg City Council May 13 Meeting Preview
Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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The agenda for Tuesday’s regular meeting includes a second read and potential approval of the tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026.
Work Session
The work session starts at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes:
Candidate interviews for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Economic Development Authority
Report from Rhodeside and Harwell Inc. on Small Area 8/Dixon Street
FY 2026 budget discussion
River crossing update
Regular Session
The regular session begins at 7:30 p.m.
Presentation
There will be a proclamation declaring May 18 Marine Corps Historic Half Day.
Consent Agenda
There are five items on the consent agenda, including transmittal of the Small Area 8 report, approval of the community development block grant annual action plan, changing the precinct 401 polling place, and approval of minutes from meetings of the Planning Commission and Pathways Committee.
Public Hearings
There are two public hearings scheduled:
Amending the fee schedule for planning and zoning applications and building permits
Appropriating the fiscal year 2025 carryover
City Manager’s Agenda
Second read and approval of ordinance setting the real estate tax rate at $0.80 per $100 of assessed value
Second read and approval of water and sewer rates
Second read and approval of Fredericksburg City Public Schools budget
Second read and approval of city budget for fiscal year 2026
Approval of Small Area 5 plan
Amending fiscal year 2025 budget to carry out repairs at the Dorothy Hart Community Center and City Hall.
Meeting Details
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