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. Long- term Planning: The City considers long- term goals when prioritizing depar tmental missions and budget needs.
This approach ensures that the budget suppor ts the City ’s overall strategic direction.
. Innovative Practices: The City encourages innovative approaches to ser vice delivery and operational ef{ciency.
Depar tments are tasked with identifying oppor tunities to enhance ser vices and reduce costs.
. Revenue Stability : The City maintains a diversi{ed revenue system, balancing the need for stable income with the
goal of minimizing the tax burden on residents.
. User Fees: Where applicable, user fees are employed to offset the costs of ser vices, reducing the reliance on proper ty
taxes.
The City ’s commitment to transparency, public involvement , and prudent {nancial management is re|ected throughout
the budget process, ensuring that the City of Colleyville remains {nancially stable while delivering high- quality ser vices to
its residents.
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March 4 , 2025
Budget kickoff meeting during Council worksession.
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March 12, 2025
Budget kickoff meeting with management team.
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April 10, 2025
Preliminar y budget due from depar tments to Finance.
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May 9, 2025
City Manager review of the preliminar y budget with depar tment staff, City Manager Of{ce, Finance,
and Human Resources.
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June 17, 2025
Council worksession for budget over view.
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July 30, 2025
Proposed budget {led with City Secretar y and published on City's website.
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August 5, 2025
Council worksession for proposed budget.
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September 3, 2025
Public Hearing for Proposed Budget and {rst reading of ordinance for approval at Council meeting.
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September 16, 2025
Public Hearing and Budget Adoption at Council meeting.
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October 1, 2025
Budget goes into effect.
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget | Colleyville Page 30
