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FY 2026 Funding Priorities (All Funds)

Budget Basics

Safety & Security Performance Management & Service Delivery
The City is making significant investments to strengthen The City continues to strengthen service delivery and invest
safety and security across our community. For our Police in the people and tools that make it possible. A total of
Department, new equipment such as defensive tactics $822,000 from the General Fund, Court Technology Fund,
training tools, less-lethal munitions, upgraded SWAT ballistic and Strategic Initiative Fund will provide essential operational
helmets and vests, and a specialized police bicycle will support, including asset insurance costs, software renewals,
improve officer safety and enhance response capabilities. The and core service delivery tools. An additional $2.1 million
Fire Department is advancing emergency services with the across all funds is dedicated to competitive compensation and
replacement of critical EMS equipment and upgrades to fire benefits—supporting our position as an employer of choice,
station alerting systems to speed emergency notifications. retaining top talent, and ensuring the continued delivery
Facility and infrastructure security is also being expanded of high-quality services by a well-trained, highly capable
through citywide CCTV enhancements, solar-powered City workforce, including our exceptional public safety
security lighting at Bob Jones Park, and network upgrades professionals. The HOT Fund is also contributing $125,000 for
at The Marq. In total, more than $2.5 million in investments— Holiday Season enhancements in Town Square, with exciting
supported by the General Fund along with CCPD, SPDC, and new features planned to create fresh memories for the
CEDC sales tax revenues—will equip our first responders with community during the holidays.
the tools they need and enhance the safety of our public
spaces.

Infrastructure & Development - Facility Partnerships & Volunteerism
Investments The City continues to invest in strong partnerships that
The City is making strategic facility improvements to maintain enhance community services and expand resources through
high-quality, functional spaces for residents, visitors, and collaboration. A total of $2,241,000 from the TIF District
employees. At The Marq, capital asset replacements and Fund will support Carroll ISD roof replacement projects at
AV upgrades will keep aquatics, fitness, and event spaces three schools, improving facilities for students and staff. Joint
in top condition. Public safety facilities will benefit from fire operations for jail, dispatch, and animal control services—
apparatus bay flooring resurfacing, new carpet and flooring, funded at $1,491,705 from the General Fund—provide efficient,
and exterior weatherproofing at DPS Headquarters, while shared solutions with partner cities. The Southlake School
Town Square’s parking garage signage will receive fresh Resource Officer program, supported by CCPD and TIF
repainting. A citywide facility assessment for parks buildings District funding, will place an officer in every Southlake school,
and structures, along with air conditioning replacement at representing $2.8 million in investment this year to promote
the Bob Jones Nature Center, will ensure ongoing care and safety and foster positive relationships between officers and
operational efficiency. In total, these projects—valued at more students. Altogether, these initiatives total more than $6.5
than $2.9 million—are supported by the CEDC Fund, Facility million in community partnership-driven investments.
Maintenance Fund, and SPDC Fund.

Infrastructure & Development - Parks & Quality Spaces
Investments in Southlake’s parks and public spaces continue to enhance beauty, accessibility, and the overall community experience.
Initiatives include tree planting through the 2026 Tree Initiative, the purchase of autonomous mowers for park maintenance, and air
conditioning replacement at the Bob Jones Nature Center. Town Square will see both base and additional enhancement projects
funded through the TIF District Fund. Altogether, these efforts represent nearly $2.8 million in projects funded by the Reforestation
Fund, SPDC Fund, and TIF District Fund—reinforcing our commitment to vibrant, well-maintained spaces for all to enjoy.

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