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– This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to library
Library Technology Fund
technology items. It is funded by an operating transfer from the General Fund.
SWAT Netcast Fund – The Police Department, along with the cities of Hurst, Euless, and Grapevine, combine
resources, manpower, administrative tasks and equipment to form a regionalized SWAT team known as the
Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team. This fund was created in FY 2017-2018 to account the revenues and
expenditures. Each agencies participates equally toward the cost.
Public Safety Training Fund – This fund is used to account for monies received from the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts in accordance with Occupations Code, Chapter 1701. These funds are available for use to
enhance personnel development and departmental ef ciencies through education and training of full-time
peace of cers, and for full-time civilian personnel as authorized through the Chief of Police.

Maintenance Funds
Various funds were established for speci c maintenance purposes. Monies are deposited each scal year in
order to accumulate funding for capital equipment and large, infrequently occurring maintenance projects.
These funds include:
Aquatics Maintenance Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to the
maintenance of the City's aquatic facilities at both the Roy Savage Pool at Central Park and the indoor and
outdoor aquatics at The Center at Generations Park.
Facility Maintenance & Repair Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related
to the maintenance and minor equipment of all City facilities.
Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to
Equipment Replacement
the replacement of capital equipment, including trucks, cars, ambulances, construction equipment, etc.
This fund also receives a transfer from the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Stormwater Fund and
Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation Fund to cover the expense of the leases for the
Enterprise Vehicle Replacement program.
Water & Sewer Vehicle Replacement Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures
related to the replacement of capital equipment, including trucks, construction equipment, etc. for the
Water & Sewer Fund.
Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to
Computer Replacement
the replacement of computers, printers, software, communications equipment, and any other items
necessary to ef ciently operate the City’s communications and technology network.
Fund — This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to the
Library Maintenance
long-term maintenance of the Bedford Public Library.
— This fund is used to account for deposits and expenditures related to the
Parks Maintenance Fund
long-term maintenance of the City park system.

Capital Improvement Program Highlights
Requested Capital improvements, including major maintenance and equipment replacements can be viewed
in the Capital Improvements section. Funding sources are identi ed in the details of each project, with
unfunded used for projects that are needed, but have no approved funding source at this time. Clicking on the
project name will bring up additional detail on the request, including future costs.

Changes from Proposed Budget
Staff presented the City Council with a proposed budget that addressed their priorities. After careful
consideration and review, the City Council voted to approve the budget as presented.

Conclusion
The budget for FY 2023-2024 is a balanced plan that continues to provide public services to the residents of the
City of Bedford at the same level as prior years and provides additional tools for staff to serve the citizens of
Bedford. City staff members recognize the challenges faced by the City Council in directing the growth of the
City. Staff hopes to meet those challenges by developing ef cient programs and providing professional
customer service through the guidance of the City Council and approval of the programs re ected within this
budget.

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