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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY2025 Supplemental Information

workshops and public hearings concerning the proposed budget are posted
meetings open to the public.
4. Budget Adoption
o The annual budget adoption requires a public hearing and two readings of the
budget ordinance. The City Council votes on the adoption of the budget.
5. Budget Transfers and Amendments
o 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 formally amended
following the same public notice procedure for a budget adoption.
6. Long-Term Planning
o 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, The 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.