City Council set to discuss tax rate, utility rate increases

San Marcos residents can offer feedback on the city’s proposed tax rate and budget at this week’s city council meeting.

At their regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, councilmembers will receive staff presentations and hold public hearings to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2022-73, adopting a budget in the amount of $297,440,593.00, and Ordinance 2022-76, setting the Tax Rate for the 2022 Tax Year at 59.30 cents on each $100 of taxable value of real property.

Staff will also present the FY23 Capital Improvements program within the FY23 budget. San Marcos City Council will finalize the budget on Sept. 20.