Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that City Council adopted a policy dedicating up to 50% of Type B sales tax revenue to parks and recreation. Council instead approved a $2.1 million allocation for fiscal year 2026-27.
Pflugerville City Council approved funds to support operations at The Monarch Recreation Center.
The big picture
Starting in fiscal year 2026-27, the city expects to allocate about $2.1 million in Type B sales tax revenue to help cover operating costs at The Monarch Recreation Center.
According to city documents, the resolution is meant to protect parks and recreation investments as the city "continues to experience operational and legislative pressure on property tax revenue."
Diving deeper
As revenues generated by the recreation center increase, Type B sales tax funding would be redirected to other parks and recreation initiatives.
Any future allocations would be determined through the city’s Capital Improvement Program and annual budget process, subject to City Council approval.
State law allows Type B economic development funds to be used for quality-of-life projects that also support economic development.
The proposal aligns with the city’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, both of which encourage investment in amenities that enhance community well-being.
Parks and recreation facilities are cited in the resolution as key contributors to public health, family-friendly neighborhoods, workforce attraction and overall economic vitality.
