HARLINGEN — The city is closer to approving its biggest general fund budget in history.
Earlier this week, city commissioners approved the first reading of the proposed $43.2 million package that comes with a $764,715 shortfall.
On Sept. 5, commissioners are expected to consider its adoption.
The city plans to dip into its $16.2 million cash reserve to balance the budget, City Manager Dan Serna said.
Some of the proposed budget’s biggest expenditures would include a new $587,000 fire truck and $114,000 worth of breathing equipment.
Serna said the city’s “top priorities” include a bigger street program.
This year, the city has proposed spending $1.9 million to improve the city’s streets — up from $1.5 million this year.
