Budget season came to a close early Thursday morning with the Dallas City Council adopting its biggest budget yet while still managing to deliver some property tax relief. The vote passed 11-3, with Mayor Eric Johnson and Council Members Jesse Moreno (District 2) and Cara Mendelsohn (District 14) registering opposition. The reduction marks the 10th straight year of property tax relief delivered by the city council. Council members opted against decreased spending on the Dallas Arboretum, the Dallas Zoo, and initiatives for the homeless. Things weren’t looking great heading into the summer when officials projected a significant budget shortfall based on lackluster sales and property tax collection forecasts.