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CITY OF SAGINAW
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2025-2026

 The adopted budget includes a 3% STEP increase for all full-time employees that are
not currently at the top of their pay range. The estimated cost to the General Fund is
$385,861 and $55,864 to the Enterprise Fund. Overtime budgets for Police, Fire, and
Public Services have been increased due to current trends and the need to work more
community events.

 The TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System) contribution rate will increase January
2026 with a cost of $110,655 in the General Fund and $12,607 in the Enterprise Fund.

 The city-wide cost of worker’s compensation is estimated to decrease by $13,470 in the
coming year. The property/general liability rates will increase by $120,365 due in part to
the opening of the new Library/Senior Center building. The City is insured through Texas
Municipal League.

 The estimated city-wide utility and janitorial costs are expected to increase by $174,515
and $58,555 respectively. The increase is due to increased electric rates as well as
operation of the new Library/Senior Center facility.

 In General Administration fees paid to Tarrant Appraisal District are expected to increase
by $5,160. Data processing fees will increase $40,255 due to the new ERP system.

 A vacant temporary part time position to assist the City Secretary with open records
requests is not funded in the adopted budget.

 There is an estimated $10,000 savings in budgeted election expense. The budgeted
amount will cover the cost of one general election.

 Engineering fees for development review are expected to increase by $16,500 based on
current trends.

 Legal and special services is projected to increase by $35,915 due to estimated
increases for legal services, audit services, and the Tarrant County collection contract.

 One student apprentice position in Administration is eliminated.

 Data processing expenses in Municipal Court are decreased due to software funding in
the General Escrow Fund.

 The cost of ambulance service provided by the City of Fort Worth reflects a full year of
service, and an increase of $264,670.

 Fire Department capital outlay includes $25,000 bunker gear replacement (grant
funded), replacement of a Battalion Chiefs vehicle ($102,000), and replacement of
rescue equipment ($8,000).

 There is a budgeted increase of $30,080 for the Police Department dispatch contract
with the City of Lake Worth.

 Funding is included for the use of Tarrant County College gun range. Rent of $22,500 is
paid every three years.
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