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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lewisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Annual Action Plan and Federal Grant Funding
The city's federal community development block grant allocation dropped slightly to $821,411 for FY 2026-27, and the council approved the agreements that get that money out the door to nonprofit subrecipients.
Employee Health and Benefits Administration Contracts
The council approved contracts for various employee benefits administration services, including health, dental, vision, and assistance programs.
FY 2026-2027 Social Service Grant Allocations
The council approved a resolution authorizing the disbursement of social service grant funding for FY 2026-2027 to various recipients.
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget and Tax Rate
The city adopted a 2.5% property tax rate increase to help cover rising operational and public service costs, drawing concerns from residents about housing affordability and inflation.
FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption
The city adopted its annual operating budget, which keeps tax rates steady and authorizes overfilling critical police, fire, and detention positions to tackle staffing shortages.
General Obligation & Revenue Bond Issuance
A comprehensive infrastructure study revealed that current annual funding levels are keeping pace with short-term needs for streets, water, and wastewater systems.
FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Supplemental Appropriations
City finances are on track, with revenues meeting or exceeding expectations. Council approved $2.8 million in supplemental funds for new fire engines and ambulance bodies, plus $426,000 for water and sewer debt reserves using available fund balances.