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Certificates  of Obligation —  similar to General Obligation bonded debt in usage,  but do not
                require voter authorization and cannot be used for refunding existing debt.

                Water   and   Wastewater    Revenue    Bonds —     issued   to  provide  funds   for  certain
                improvements to the water and wastewater system as well as to refund prior water and
                wastewater  debt issues,   These bonds are reported    in the Water and Wastewater     Fund
                and will be repaid from revenues of this enterprise operation.

                Sales Tax Revenue Bonds —     are used to finance library.  park,  and economic development
                projects as well as to refund prior sales tax revenue debt issues.  Sales tax revenue bonds
                will be repaid from the half -cent sales tax revenues collected by the Euless Development
                Corporation,

                The City strives to utilize the long-term plan to maintain a stable Interest and Sinking ( I& S)
                tax rate so as not to have undue volatility in the overall fax rate due to capital projects and
                debt issuance.  Additional information relating to the City's currently outstanding debt is
                included in this book.


                No new issuances are planned for F*f 0 5- 2.6.

                CLOS#NG COMMENTS

                This proposed budget is designed to sustain our current level of service while thoughtfully
                addressing the impacts of inflation.  It reflects a fiscally responsible approach that supports
                the City' s core priorities:  safeguarding our financial stability,  delivering exceptional public
                safety and health services,  attracting  and retaining  top -tier professionals,  investing in
                critical  infrastructure,   encouraging  quality   development.    expanding     recreational
                opportunities,  and strengthening our community spirit.

                We remain committed to using City funds wisely and adapting as needed in a constantly
                changing environment and look forward to your participation in the upcoming budget work
                session,



                 es  ect   ly submitted,





                 hris Barker
                City Manager














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