The preliminary budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, 2025 and ends Sept. 30, 2026 was presented to the Livingston City Council for review during its Aug. 12 meeting. A public hearing on the proposed budget is slated for 5 p.m. on Sept. 9.
Expenditures being considered for the new budget year include a 500,000-gallon elevated storage water tank at the prison, concession stands and bathrooms at the soccer fields and football field at Pedigo Park and bathrooms at Matthews Street Park.
Council reviewed the city’s investments. The city has monies in two investment pools – Texas Class and Church Street Financial Services. Both are doing well and earning effective yields around 4.3%, City Manager Billy S. Wiggins said.
The community development department fees to be effective Sept. 1 were discussed and approved.
Although Council entered into an executive session, no action was taken upon return to open session.
The August sales tax report from the state comptroller for the month of June 2025 reflects $505,870.53, an increase of 5.35% from June 2024, Wiggins apprised Council during his monthly report on projects and events.
Other business included approval of the minutes of the July 15 meeting and accounts over $2,500.
