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Reader ’s Guide

The City of Colleyville's budget book is designed to present budgetary information in an organized and accessible way.
Whether you are a resident , media representative, city staff member, or elected of{cial, this guide provides insights into
the City ’s {nancial plan and priorities for the {scal year.

The budget book ser ves as a valuable resource for understanding how the City allocates its {nancial resources to suppor t
city ser vices and initiatives. It is structured to allow readers to easily navigate through the various sections, enabling
par ticipation in the budget deliberation process. The document is divided into sections with clear headings, making it
easy to navigate. Graphs and tables provide visual summaries of the City ’s {nancial position, including proper ty tax
collections, expenditures, and debt ser vice. For those interested in historical data, revenue and expenditure comparisons
from previous years are also provided.

Budget Section

Introduction

This section introduces the {scal year budget , including a message from the City Manager outlining the goals,
challenges, and priorities for the upcoming year. This section also provides information on Colleyville’s mission, vision,
and strategic priorities that guide the City ’s {nancial decisions. Financial policies governing the City ’s budget process,
revenue management , and fund allocations are outlined here. The section ensures transparency and demonstrates
the City ’s commitment to {scal responsibility.

Budget Over view

Information in this section includes discussions of major initiatives, concerns, and issues considered in the
development of the Annual Budget . Additionally, information about personnel, depar tment performance measures,
and the long- term {nancial plan can be found in this section.

Fund Summaries

This section outlines the City's various funds, such as the General Fund, Utility Fund, and Debt Ser vice Fund. Each
fund’s purpose, classi{cation (e.g., governmental or proprietary), and whether it is a major or minor fund is detailed.
The fund summaries provide a snapshot of where resources come from and how they are allocated across city
operations.

Funding Sources

Learn about the various sources of funding for the City, shown by type of revenue.

City Depar tments and Ser vices

This par t of the budget provides detailed information on each depar tment’s goals, objectives, performance
measures, and budget allocations. Depar tments include City Council, City Manager, Police, Fire, Public Works, and
others. Each depar tment’s section explains how it contributes to the City ’s overall mission and ser vices to the public .

Capital Projects and Debt Ser vice

This section discusses the City ’s ongoing and future capital improvement projects, which are aimed at enhancing
infrastructure, public safety, parks, and more. The Debt Ser vice section explains the City's current debt obligations
and future bond issues.

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