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City of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY 2020
Supplemental Information

list of budget reduction options. The consequences of not funding these items must also
be provided. A departmental budget request is comprised of a line-item expenditure
request that is supplemented with detailed justification. All requests for funding must be
related to specific project needs and must be measurable in terms of effectiveness and/or
efficiency indicators.

Public Input in the Budget Process

Several boards and commissions advise the City Council in the development of the
annual budget. The Library Board advises the Council on Library operational and capital
needs. The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Crime District Board
have the authority to review the EDC and CCPD annual budgets submitted by Staff and
approve the plan prior to Council consideration. The Beautification Boards advises the
Council on budget matters pertaining to parks, open spaces, entryways and other
community issues. The various boards and commissions meet in public sessions.

All Council workshops and public hearings concerning the proposed budget are posted
meetings
open to the public.

Budget Adoption

The annual budget adoption requires public hearing and two readings of the budget
ordinance. The City Council votes on the adoption of the budget.

Budget Transfers and Amendments

By City Charter, the City Manager may make certain changes within the total operating
budget of the City to increase, decrease or transfer appropriations among departments.
The City Manager is restricted to the total funds authorized by the City Council for
expenditures unless the budget is amended by the same public notice procedure called
for in adopting the budget.

Long-Term Planning

Long term planning will be based on plans that have been developed and approved such
as The Information Technology Plan, The Drainage Improvement Plan, The Belknap
Revitalization Plan, Street Improvement Plan, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and
the Parks Improvement Plan. The City will also utilize opportunities for rate studies and
financial analysis for revenue projections and Long-Term financing plans for its Capital
Improvement Projects.

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