Page 14 - Pantego Adopted Budget FY21

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

Municipal government exists for one reason: to organize and deliver the best service possible with the
resources available, to provide a safe, high quality of life to its citizens. This year’s Budget represents
a collective effort by the Town Council and the Town Staff to meet that challenge. This Budget is
more than a financial document, it is a policy document that lays the groundwork for a continuation
of current services and stabilizes the future financial position to carry on the Town’s duties and
responsibilities, while meeting the goals and objectives of Town Council. The Town Staff will continue to
work to review, evaluate and innovate to improve service delivery and be good stewards of the Town’s
resources.

To that end, it is important to identify what the Town will be able to accomplish with this next fiscal
year’s Budget:

o Maintenance of current service levels;
o Tax rate remains unchanged, $0.4200 per $100 of assessed valuation;
o Water, Sewer and Infrastructure rates will be set to ensure the financial stability of
the utility system;
o Funding of prioritized capital projects and equipment replacements;
o Continuation of the Street Improvement Program;
o Continuation of the Water System Master Plan Projects.

I want to express my gratitude to all Staff members who participated in the Budget process and the
Town Council for volunteering their time to serve their community and providing continued leadership to
make the Town of Pantego a great place to call home.

Sincerely,

Joe Ashton
City Manager