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• combined police dispatch services with neighboring cities, saving $150,000 annually

• increased professionalism of the police department, represented by the department earning the
prestigious “Best Practices” certification

• a leaner city operation, eliminating several positions, and outsourcing accounting, building
review and inspections, and code enforcement

• complete financial and operational turnaround at Hawks Creek Golf Club, turning a
perennial money-loser into a profitable regional favorite destination

• the city’s bond rating, set by New York credit agencies, raised to “AA” -- the same rating as Fort
Worth and Arlington

• continued strengthening of the relationship between your city government and the senior officers
at NAS JRB Fort Worth

• financially, the city has considerably less debt and greater cash reserves than six years
ago

The City of Westworth Village remains very strong financially. However, in being good stewards of
the citizens’ money, it is imperative to be both cautious and realistic. The city’s two main sources of
revenue -- ad valorem and sales tax – are projected and now budgeted to remain flat, with ad valorem
revenue projected to slightly decrease, and sales tax revenue to be flat, over the prior year.

Now is the time to stay the course -- this is exactly why we have such robust cash reserves.

In short, the city is now financially mature. However, it is more important than ever to be fiscally
conservative in spending our citizens’ money, especially in the general fund. This budget
reflects this new reality.

-Mayor Kelly Jones

L. Kelly Jones
Mayor - City of Westworth Village
mayorjones@cityofwestworth.com
City Hall: 817-710-2509 | Office: 817-348-0400

www.cityofwestworth.com