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General Fund
PUBLIC WORKS: Keith Brooks, P.E., Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Objectives
The Department of Public Works is responsible • Plan, Manage, and Maintain Public Infrastructure
for the design, construction, maintenance and • Protect Public Well-being
operation of streets, sidewalks, traffic signals,
streetlights, and stormwater collection system. Revenue Highlights
To effectively accomplish this work, the • Inspection Transfer $1,144,640
department is comprised of the following • Public Works Reimbursements 995,925
divisions: Business Services, Construction • School Crossing Guard Program 301,073
Services, Engineering Operations, Floodplain • Street Cuts 175,000
Management, Information Services, • Transportation Bond Fund Reimbursement 116,000
Operations Support, Stormwater • Survey Transfer 108,529
Management, Stormwater Engineering, • State Reimbursement - Transportation 62,130
Stormwater Operations, Street Maintenance, Total $2,903,297
Traffic Engineering, and Traffic Operations. In
support of the City’s mission, Public Works has
adopted a mission to provide and maintain Budget Highlights
public infrastructure and assets, improve • Department Budget Reductions ($13,500)
mobility, and promote a sustainable • Increased Recurring Funding for Software Licensing and
environment to enhance the quality of life for Maintenance Increases $11,235
Arlington’s residents and visitors. The budget
for the Department includes funds from the
Street Maintenance Fund, Stormwater Utility
Fund, General Fund, and General Obligation
Street (Capital) Bond Funds.
City-wide Budget Impacts
FY 2026 expenditures are impacted by a shift in the calculation of the city’s contribution to the Group Health Fund, a 3% across
the board cost-of-living adjustment, and other market pay adjustments to some Administrative Clerical and Technical Craft
positions effective October 2025.
Authorized Positions and Expenditures by Category
Actual Budgeted Estimated Proposed
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2026
Authorized Positions 54 53 53 53
Personnel Services $ 6,438,998 $ 6,229,365 $ 6,002,037 $ 6,493,475
Operating Expenses 2,562,331 2,478,910 2,323,563 1,599,076
Capital Outlay - - - -
TOTAL $ 9,001,330 $ 8,708,275 $ 8,325,600 $ 8,092,551
FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 164 City of Arlington, Texas