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Business Plan
Preserve Financial Stability and Resilience
Ensure Responsible Fiscal Management
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Expanding Funding Opportunities Total of additional funds secured by Grants Management
end of FY 2026
Summary: Milestone Target Date Status
In FY 2026, Grants Management will prioritize
expanding funding opportunities by proactively Submit a minimum of 10 1st Qtr. FY 2026
high – priority applications
identifying new grant sources. This effort aims to
diversify financial streams, reducing reliance on the Submit a minimum of 10 2nd Qtr. FY 2026
General Fund and alleviating budget strain. By high – priority applications
securing external funding, the City can allocate more Submit a minimum of 10 3rd Qtr. FY 2026
resources to essential services while maintaining high – priority applications
robust grant-supported programs. Secure a minimum of $5 4th Qtr. FY 2026
Million in grants.
Preserve Financial Stability and Resilience
Ensure Responsible Fiscal Management
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Franchise Fee Audit Regularly verify franchise fees Finance
Summary: Estimated Actual
To ensure continued responsible fiscal management, the Milestone Completion Completed
City will contract with Avenu (formerly MuniServices) to Contract commenced Oct. 2025
begin a 3-year cycle of auditing the City’s Franchise fee Gather and provide data Dec. 2025
payers. Receive Audits Aug. 2026
FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 54 City of Arlington, Texas
