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• Axon Air Streaming Software: This software allows for live streaming of drone footage to

command centers, providing real-time situational awareness to decision-makers. The
software cost is budgeted at $7,715.
• Tactical Gear: Funding of $69,630 is budgeted for up-to-date tactical gear that would
ensure that officers are well-protected in high-risk situations, reducing the likelihood of
injuries and fatalities.

Traffic Maintenance The FY 2024/25 proposed budget includes funding of $450,000 for an
intelligent traffic system (ITS) equipment and staffing. ITS can optimize traffic flow, reduce
congestion, and enhance safety by coordinating traffic signals and providing real-time data to
manage incidents. This leads to improved commute times, lower emissions, and a safer
environment for both drivers and pedestrians.

Animal Services The upcoming budget includes funding of $64,000 for a part-time
veterinarian, enabling the shelter to provide medical care and spaying/neutering more
efficiently, ultimately facilitating quicker adoptions and reducing the time animals spend in the
shelter.

Parks and Recreation Funding of $10,000 from the 4B fund has been allocated for installation
of trees and an irrigation system for the park system. The parks performance fund had $36,886
budgeted for one-time expenditures that include concrete repairs at Chisenhall Fields, a wireless
alert system at the Burleson Recreation Center and scoreboard controllers for athletic fields.
Additionally, a Monday Day Camp program has been funded, which is projected to generate

$15,479 in net revenue.

Economic Development One (1) full-time economic development analyst for a cost of
$105,391 is proposed for funding from the 4A economic development fund.

Information Technology One (1) full-time employee for a total cost of $123,543 has been
recommended for the technology team to provide radio support for the city’s public safety radio
system.

City Manager’s Office Funding of $50,000 is budgeted for the Burleson Opportunity Fund,
which provides local graduating seniors a scholarship to be used at Hill College at Burleson. An
egret abatement program is proposed in the amount of $30,000. The purpose of the abatement
program is to assist residents prevent and deter future egret rookeries.

Debt Service (Interest & Sinking [I&S]) Fund The city of Burleson currently holds
$210,725,00 outstanding general obligation debt. $57,140,000 of that amount was issued for
water, sewer infrastructure projects and are paid from water, sewer revenues; however, to
obtain more favorable financing terms, the debt also has a tax pledge. $39,782,627 was issued

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