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Sales Tax


           Sales  tax   is   the   second-largest   operational   revenue   source  for   the   City   of   Colleyville   governmental   funds,   spanning   three
           key   funds:   the   General   Fund,   Colleyville   Crime   Control   and   Prevention   District   (CCCPD ),   and   the   Colleyville   Economic
           Development  Corporation  (CEDC).  The   State  of  Texas   allows   cities  to   levy   a   maximum   sales  tax   of   2 %  on   top   of   the   state's
           6 . 25% sales tax. In Colleyville, the General Fund receives 1% of the local sales tax, while CCCPD and CEDC each receive 0.5% . 

           Sales  tax  revenue  in  the  General  Fund  is  allocated  towards  essential  city  ser vices,  including  public  safety,  public  works,  and
           leisure   ser vices.   The   CCCPD's   por tion   is   dedicated   to   police   operational   and   capital   expenses,   ensuring   the   safety   and
           security  of  our  community.  The  CEDC's  share  suppor ts  eligible  economic  development  and  leisure  ser vices,  such  as  parks
           and libraries, enhancing the quality of life for Colleyville residents. 

           Over   the   past   few   years,   sales   tax   has   become   a   more   substantial   source   of   revenue,   with   signi{cant   growth   obser ved
           during   and   following   the   COVID -19   pandemic .  However,  we  are  now  seeing  a   leveling   out   of   this   growth.  While  increased
           sales   tax   revenue   is   bene{cial   and   more   is   always   welcome,   it   is   also   more   susceptible   to   economic   |uctuations.   This
           volatility  underscores  the  impor tance  of  Colleyville’s   strong   proper ty  tax   base,   which   provides  a  stable  and  reliable  source
           of revenue to suppor t the City's operations even during economic downturns. 

           It  is  impor tant  to  note  that  this  revenue  {gure  also  includes  mixed  beverage  sales  tax,  which  is  separately  remitted  to  the
           City   by   the   Texas   Comptroller   and   is   allocated   entirely   to   the   General   Fund,   though   it   represents   an   inconsequential
           amount .



           Sales  tax  revenue  is  a  signi{cant  source  of  income  for  the  City  of  Colleyville.  For  Fiscal  Year  2026 ,  the  sales  tax  revenue  has
           been  budgeted  based  on  a  |at  projection,  in  line  with  the  trend  we  have  been  obser ving  in  recent  years.  This  conser vative
           approach re|ects a stable local economy and consistent consumer spending patterns. 

           While   external   factors   such   as   changes   in   the   broader   economy   or   new   retail   developments   could   impact   sales   tax
           collections,  our  trend  analysis  indicates  that  a  |at  projection  is  a  prudent  estimate  for  the  upcoming  year.  By  maintaining
           this   approach,   the   City   ensures   that   revenue   estimates   are   realistic   and   aligned   with   current   economic   conditions,
           allowing for effective budgeting and {nancial planning.


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