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Gen eral Fund

The General Fund is a governmental fund and ser ves as the primary operating fund of the City of Colleyville. This fund is
utilized to account for all {nancial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The General Fund
suppor ts a wide range of essential ser vices that are critical to the City's daily operations, including public safety, public
works, parks and recreation, and general administration.

As the largest and most signi{cant fund, the General Fund is classi{ed as a major fund. This classi{cation is due to its
substantial impact on the City's overall budget , with its revenues and expenditures consistently constituting more than
10% of the total appropriated budget . The General Fund's revenue sources primarily include proper ty taxes, sales taxes,
franchise fees, and ser vice charges. These revenues are vital for funding the core ser vices and programs that contribute to
the quality of life in Colleyville.

The General Fund's expenditures are carefully managed to ensure that the City meets its strategic goals while maintaining
{nancial stability. The fund's purpose is to provide the {nancial foundation necessary for the City to deliver high- quality
public ser vices, maintain public infrastructure, and respond effectively to the needs of the community.

Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
$ 40M

$30M

$20M

$10M

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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Over Budget Expenditures Budgeted

In the budget year 2026 , the General Fund's budgeted expenses increased to $31. 3 million, marking a 2 .43% rise from the
previous year's $30.5 million, which had already seen an 11.97% increase. Budgeted revenues for 2026 also grew to $31. 3
million, re|ecting a 5.5% increase from the prior year's $29.7 million, which had increased by 3. 85% from its preceding
period.

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