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Rio Grande City – FY 2023 audit, FY 2025‑2026 budget, and October 2026 public‑safety actions
Recent city documents and news show the city’s audited finances, adopted budget, and emergency responses to weather in late 2026.
Drafted Oct 3, 2026
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What happened
- The independent auditor gave the city an unqualified (clean) opinion for the fiscal year ending September 30 2023, noting a $3,042,331 (7 %) increase in total net position.1
- The adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget shows a property‑tax revenue increase of $607,150 (14.11 %) over the prior year, adding $186,948 from newly‑taxed property and recording a total debt obligation secured by property taxes of $1,204,500.2
- Rio Grande City opened its Public Safety Building as an emergency shelter from midnight through 8 a.m. Monday because of rain.35
- A portion of northbound US 83 in Rio Grande City remained closed through Monday while crews repaired potholes caused by recent rain.4
Who it affects
- The property‑tax rate for FY 2025‑2026 is $0.530 per $100 of assessed value, which translates to the $607,150 revenue increase and will raise the tax bill for property owners.2
- The city’s total debt secured by property taxes stands at $1,204,500, a figure that could influence future tax‑rate adjustments.2
What's not yet public
- The audit notes the city adopted GASB Statement 96 on subscription‑based IT arrangements, but it does not indicate how this will affect municipal spending.1
- Rio Grande City took ownership of the historic 1848 Robert E. Lee House and plans repairs to the roof, flooring, and air‑conditioning, yet no timeline or cost estimate is provided.6