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Reader's Guide
The City of Colleyville's budget book is designed to present budgetary information in an organized and accessible way.
Whether you are a resident, media representative, city staff member, or elected of cial, this guide provides insights into
the City’s nancial plan and priorities for the scal year.
The budget book serves as a valuable resource for understanding how the City allocates its nancial resources to support
city services and initiatives. It is structured to allow readers to easily navigate through the various sections, enabling
participation in the budget deliberation process.
Structure of the Budget Book
. Introduction and Overview
This section introduces the scal year budget, including a message from the City Manager outlining the goals,
challenges, and priorities for the upcoming year. This section also provides information on Colleyville’s mission,
vision, and strategic priorities that guide the City’s nancial decisions.
. Community Pro le
Learn about Colleyville’s demographics, geographic location, and economic environment. This section also
includes data about the city’s population, household income, and other key statistics that in uence the
budget.
. Fund Summaries
This section outlines the City's various funds, such as the General Fund, Utility Fund, and Debt Service Fund.
Each fund’s purpose, classi cation (e.g., governmental or proprietary), and whether it is a major or minor fund
is detailed. The fund summaries provide a snapshot of where resources come from and how they are allocated
across city operations.
. City Departments and Services
This part of the budget provides detailed information on each department’s goals, objectives, performance
measures, and budget allocations. Departments include City Council, City Manager, Police, Fire, Public Works,
and others. Each department’s section explains how it contributes to the City’s overall mission and services to
the public.
. Capital Projects and Debt Service
This section discusses the City’s ongoing and future capital improvement projects, which are aimed at
enhancing infrastructure, public safety, parks, and more. The Debt Service section explains the City's current
debt obligations and future bond issues.
. Financial Policies and Procedures
Financial policies governing the City’s budget process, revenue management, and fund allocations are
outlined here. The section ensures transparency and demonstrates the City’s commitment to scal
responsibility.
. Appendix and Glossary
The appendix includes ordinances, resolutions, and detailed calculations. A glossary of key terms is included to
help readers understand speci c nancial and budgetary terminology.
Navigating the Budget Book
The document is divided into sections with clear headings, making it easy to navigate. Graphs and tables provide visual
summaries of the City’s nancial position, including property tax collections, expenditures, and debt service. For those
interested in historical data, revenue and expenditure comparisons from previous years are also provided.
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