Council heard detailed updates to the FY2027 budget and supplemental requests, including a $721,000 planning estimate for phase 1 of Rathgeber Park, supplemental park and DSRP requests, staffing proposals for the Stephenson building and an estimated $568,000 balance forward into FY28 under the proposed tax rate.

Council adopted an amended fee schedule updating utilities charges, environmental health fees, park rates (separating city-limits from ETJ discounts) and a new fee schedule for the Stephenson building; some environmental-health fees require a 60-day stakeholder notice and will be phased in.

City staff presented the draft FY27 budgets, proposing a $200,000 commercial-grade restroom replacement at Ranch Park, new tourism advertising and video initiatives, and a $26,000 stairs/walkway item tied to the privately owned Dripping Springs site that prompted questions about easement terms.

On April 21 the council approved a tenant‑panel sign variance for Wolfe Physical Therapy, amended parks youth program titles, authorized a $51,800 HVAC services agreement at Ranch Park, approved two interlocal agreements with Dripping Springs ISD (including a Rathgeber easement), and authorized bids for Old Fitzhugh Road and the South Collector sewer project.