Nocona City Council to discuss 2026-27 budget and tax rates

The Nocona City Council is scheduled to hold two sessions on September 8 and 9 to address an extensive agenda, primarily focused on the proposed 2026-27 budget. The proposed general fund budget is set at $3,323,216, with additional funds allocated to the utility fund, golf fund, and economic development boards.

Key financial considerations include a potential increase in the property tax rate to .3487 cents per $100 of property value, up from the 2025 rate of .3287. The council will also review new water and sewer rates, the annual public funds investment policy, and various grants for local projects, including sidewalk improvements for the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum and clubhouse renovations for Friends of Indian Oaks.

Other business includes reviewing the registration program for golf carts and utility vehicles, discussing parking along West Cherry, and conducting building commission reviews for specific properties.