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FY 2022 Budget Message

Dear Fellow Citizens of Colleyville,

This has been a trying year for all of us in varying degrees. We have been forced to
deal with a global pandemic that has stolen lives, livelihoods, and opportunities, and
altered our way of life. On top of that, a massively debilitating winter storm overtook
North Texas, putting lives at risk and causing millions of dollars in property damage
throughout the area. This past year has been marked by anxiety, uncertainty, and
loss in a way most of us have never seen. Yet through this uncertainty, the City of
Colleyville has never stopped working for you. When other levels of government
closed down, Colleyville employees continued to staff our offices. We answered
phones, responded to calls for help, and reached out to make sure we were doing
everything in our power to support you. When restaurants and retail establishments
were facing state-mandated operating restrictions and potential closures, the City
went into action to support these businesses via grants and several rounds of our
City-wide gift card program in an effort to put dollars directly into the pockets of our
embattled small businesses. When an unprecedented winter storm took power and
water from our residents’ homes, the City repurposed its facilities to be warming
centers, staffed around the clock and providing food, water, and shelter for anyone
in need. And through it all, our staff and elected officials have made a concerted
effort to communicate openly with our citizens and businesses on a routine basis so
that, if nothing else, you had the information you needed to make your own decisions
in this difficult environment. It truly has been a year like no other for us, and we’re
proud to have made it through with all of you.

Perhaps one of the many lessons we can take from this year is that local government
holds a responsibility unlike any other. Of all of the levels of public service that you
pay for, we are the first line, closest to you, and the first to respond. Our programs
and services fall within a few miles of your homes and businesses, and can be seen
just outside your windows. Our staff and elected officials keep this at the front of our
minds as we prepare our plans and priorities for each upcoming fiscal year. With that,
we are pleased to present the adopted FY 2022 Combined Annual Operating Budget
for the City of Colleyville. This budget includes program funding for first responders,
infrastructure maintenance, utility support, parks and recreation facilities, and all
supporting administrative efforts. It was developed to not only provide for the needs
of today but to meet the needs of the future as well. Our budget is balanced and
prepared in accordance with state law, the Colleyville City Charter, ordinances, and
budget policies.

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