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BUDGET SUMMARY

REVENUE
DESCRIPTIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND PROJECTIONS

TAXES

The revenues from taxes are classified as general property taxes, sales taxes (consumer
taxes), and franchise taxes in the General Fund Operating Budget. These taxes are
levied to provide for general municipal services and benefits to the citizens. Sales taxes
are also distributed to the Economic Development Corporation and Crime Control District,
which are special revenue funds.

Property tax revenues are a major revenue category for the City’s General Fund,
comprising 41% of all revenues. This heavy reliance on property tax revenues is a
significant challenge as the community is 96% built out. Since 2022, the City has seen
substantial property valuation increases as shown below. This year’s net taxable values
with estimated ARB values as certified by Tarrant Appraisal District came in at $2.147
billion, an increase of 13% over prior year.

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All tax information relative to budgetary decisions is not available until July 25 of each
year when the certified roll is received from the Chief Appraiser.

General Property taxes are assessed on real and personal property as of January 1 each
year. The approved tax rate for FY2023-2024 was set by the City Council via ordinance
at $0.5702 per $100 valuation. The portion of the tax rate that supports maintenance and
operations in the General Fund is $0.35971, or 63%. The remainder supports the debt
service for payments on outstanding long-term debt and is budgeted in the General
Obligation Debt Service Fund.

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