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CITY OF HALTOM CITY ANNUAL BUDGET, FY2023 Supplemental Information

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