Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Summary
Council adopted the new city budget, focusing on core services like public safety and street maintenance while keeping tax increases moderate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 16
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 24, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Total operating budget is $181.89 million with a property tax rate of 55.5144 cents per $100 valuation.
Residents receiving continued public safety, street repairs, and city services.
Property owners facing higher tax bills due to rate adjustments.
Mentions & discussions (16)
City Council — September 14, 2026
Council adopted the new city budget, focusing on core services like public safety and street maintenance while keeping tax increases moderate.
Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation — September 14, 2026
The board reviewed and adopted the $15.4 million budget for parks and recreation, which funds major upgrades like a $3.5M overhaul of the NRH2O kiddie area and playground replacements. These projects are funded largely through dedicated sales tax and user fees rather than property taxes.
Crime Control and Prevention District Board — September 14, 2026
The board is setting the budget for crime control and prevention programs for the upcoming year. This budget determines how the district's funds are allocated to keep the community safe.
Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee and Legislative Task Force — August 25, 2026
The city is reviewing its budget and financial forecasts, which determines how much money goes toward city services, infrastructure, and public programs.
City Council — August 24, 2026
Residents expressed concern about the Tarrant Appraisal District's appraisal methods, noting that lower-value homes are bearing a larger tax burden than higher-value properties.
Crime Control and Prevention District Board — July 31, 2026
The board reviewed the proposed crime control budget, which relies on a half-cent sales tax and partnerships with Birdville ISD. The plan adds new campus officers and a supervisory SRO sergeant to bolster student safety without increasing property taxes.
City Council - Jul 27, 2026
The city is seeing a drop in taxable property values, which makes it harder to fund city services without raising tax rates. This is largely due to more people successfully protesting their property tax bills.
Crime Control and Prevention District Board - Jun 8, 2026
The district is updating its budget to reflect higher sales tax revenue and to account for equipment costs that were delayed from last year. This ensures the district remains financially healthy without needing to dip into its savings.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
The city needs to fund major infrastructure and equipment, like fire trucks. They are deciding whether to pay with cash or take on debt.
City Council - May 26, 2026
The city has extra revenue from taxes and is planning to spend it on new projects like traffic signals and data center upgrades.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
The city is investing in audits for facilities and construction operations and utility billing to identify cost savings and improve service delivery.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
The council is starting to plan the city's budget for next year. This involves deciding how to allocate funds for various city services and projects.
City Council — February 9, 2026
The council began discussing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This involves planning how taxpayer money will be allocated for city services and projects.
City Council - Jan 27, 2026
The city is updating its purchasing policies to reflect state law changes, including raising the competitive bidding threshold to $100,000 and adjusting internal approval limits for efficiency.
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
The council is beginning to shape the budget for next year, with initial discussions focusing on improving roads and public safety services. This sets the stage for future funding decisions.
City Council - Jan 7, 2026
The council reviewed the city's commitment to lowering property taxes over the past decade, highlighting efforts to offset rising home values and provide tax relief through exemptions and freezes. The discussion emphasized fiscal responsibility and delivering value to residents.
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