Final Steps to Adopt the FY 2023-24 Budget on September ...

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On September 20, 2023, the Dallas City Council will hold a final vote to adopt the FY 2023-24 budget following a required public hearing on the property tax rate. The Council previously approved the budget on first reading on September 6 after incorporating five amendments supported by a majority, with the total appropriation ordinance reflecting $4,623,436,885 in operating, capital, and grant budgets, plus an additional $274,940,073 in Internal Service Funds and Employee Retirement Fund allocations. Prior to final adoption, the Council may consider three additional budget amendments received as of September 15, with several budget-related items requiring record votes as mandated by state and local law.