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investments—the new Municipal Service Center and Public Safety Training Tower, located on a 13-
acre site at 1605 Brumlow Avenue. This facility will replace the aging Public Works Operations site on
Continental Boulevard and consolidate multiple departments currently housed in separate locations.
When completed in 2027, the facility will add approximately 37,000 square feet to the City’s managed
building inventory, including a two-story administration building, a service bay facility for fleet and
equipment maintenance, and a four-story public safety training tower to support realistic, scenario-
based training for Fire and Police personnel. Budget Overview

Once operational, the new facility will be supported long-term through the Facility Maintenance Fund in
partnership with the Utility Fund, recognizing the shared use of the space by Southlake Water Utilities.
As the building is incorporated into the City’s facility inventory, its value and maintenance needs will
be reflected in future fund balance targets and reserve planning. This project is a clear example of the
City’s commitment to building responsibly, planning ahead, and ensuring operational readiness through
strategic reinvestment.

The Facility Maintenance Fund is a critical component of the City’s broader financial sustainability
strategy. By planning for major maintenance needs through disciplined reserve practices, the City
avoids large, unexpected financial impacts and preserves operating flexibility across fiscal years. As
Southlake’s facility portfolio grows—with the upcoming addition of the Municipal Service Center and
other potential future investments—this fund will continue to play a vital role in supporting long-term
infrastructure stewardship. Ongoing updates to the City’s multi-year financial plan will ensure that
future maintenance obligations are anticipated and appropriately resourced, reinforcing the City’s
commitment to responsible financial management
and exceptional service delivery.
Technology Infrastructure
& Security Fund
Technology Infrastructure Expenditure Highlights
and Security Fund
Business Continuity
Established in FY 2017, the Technology Item Expenditure
Infrastructure and Security Fund was created
to proactively plan for and manage the City’s WIFI Access Points at $127,000
evolving technology needs. Much like the Facility DPS HQ
Maintenance Fund, this fund is supported through
strategic transfers from the General Fund via the Strategic Initiative Fund (SIF). This funding structure
ensures that technology-related investments are not treated as one-time or reactive costs, but as critical
long-term infrastructure commitments that support operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Revenue. Revenue for the fund is projected at $805,000, which includes lease payments from
communication providers for the use of City-owned water towers and interest income. An additional
$1,000,000 transfer from the SIF is also budgeted to support long-term planning and maintain fund
strength.

Expenditure highlights. Planned expenditures for the year total $657,000 and include recurring
investments in enhanced network and IT infrastructure design, strengthened security, improved business
continuity measures, update and replace equipment, and other critical technology enhancements that

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