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September 13, 2021

Honorable Mayor and Town Council:

In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, I am pleased to submit the adopted budget for
the Town of Westlake Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY 2022). The fiscal year begins October 1, 2021 and
ends September 30, 2022.

This proposed budget was carefully prepared through the collective efforts of all departments to
balance the identified needs of the Town with a sustainable and sound financial plan. The proposed
budget is focused on achieving the following goals:

 Meeting resident expectations;
 Continuing high quality services and responsive customer service;
 Retaining and attracting employees who support the community’s vision;
 Working with developers to create distinctive residential and commercial opportunities; and
 Building on our strong corporate partnerships.
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BUDGET STRATEGIES

The proposed budget is influenced by the following systems: The Town’s Strategic Plan, the
Comprehensive Plan, Council direction, Fiscal & Budgetary policies, recommendations from the Town
Manager, Government Finance Officers Association guidelines, and general budget principles.

STRATEGIC PLAN
The organization utilizes the concepts found within the Balanced Scorecard system to ensure we focus
on the four main areas that will lead to the success of our organization.

Quality of Life for our Citizens, Students, and Stakeholders

Conservative Approach to Financial Stewardship

Review and Oversight of our Municipal and Academic Operations

Investment in our People, Facilities, and Technology for Exceptional Service Delivery

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan provides a vision for the future of the Town and the priorities for the
community as it relates to a variety of plan elements that help determine land use, mobility, parks,
open space, housing, economic development, storm water management, and water conservation.

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