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City Of Haltom City Adopted Budget, FY2026 Supplemental Information

o Long-term planning will be based on plans that have been developed and
approved such as The Information Technology Plan, The Drainage
Improvement Plan, The Belknap Revitalization Plan, The Street Improvement
Plan, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and the Parks Improvement Plan.
The City will also utilize opportunities for rate studies and financial analysis
for revenue projections and Long-Term financing plans for its Capital
Improvement Projects.

Grant Policy

I. Purpose This policy provides clear guidelines for evaluating, approving, implementing,
and managing grants to align with Haltom City’s goals.

II. Policy Statement Grants pursued or accepted by Haltom City must:

1. Align with City strategic goals.
2. Supports the City short-term and long-term and is feasible within the City’s staff
and budget capabilities.
3. Receive necessary Grant Committee recommendation to the City Manager. Submit
proper documentation to the committee with details including purpose, agency,
timeline, roles, budget effects, and compliance with laws.
4. Be properly implemented and reported to the grantee and the City’s Finance
Department.
5. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws.
6. Follow the City’s purchasing policies.
7. Have Council approval.

III. Roles and Responsibilities of the Grant Committee

1. Grant Committee’s primary responsibility is to evaluate and recommend grant
opportunities to ensure:
a. The grants align with the City’s strategic priorities, financial capacity, and
operational goals and make approval recommendations to the City Manager
and City Council.
b. For those grants needing fast-tracking or less than $5,000, the Grant
Committee Co-chairs can make a on the committee’s behalf. The Co-Chair
is made up of one person from the Emergency Management Department and
one person from the Finance Department.