HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-23 ORDINANCE NO 2026-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS, GENERAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27,
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR AS
REFLECTED IN SAID BUDGET, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
CONTAINING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS,on July 31,2026,the City Manager submitted to the City Council a proposed
budget of the expenditures of the City of Friendswood for the fiscal year 2026-27 along with an
accompanying budget message, a summary copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
is made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2026, the City Council called a public heanng on the budget
for August 24, 2026, at 5.30 p m in the Council Chamber of the Friendswood City Hall; and
WHEREAS,after posting proper notice,the City Council,on August 24,2026,conducted
a public hearing on the proposed budget, at which heanng any person had the opportunity to be
present and participate in the hearing, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed budget and has made such
changes therein as, in the City Council's judgment, were warranted and were in the best interest
of the citizens and taxpayers of the City, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 8 03(a)of the City Charter,the City Council has
reviewed estimates of revenue to be denved by the City during the 2026-27 fiscal year, and has
determined that the proposed budgeted expenditures will not exceed total estimated income plus
funds available from prior years,NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS
Section 1 The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found to be true and correct
Section 2 In accordance with Section 8 03(e) of the City Charter, the City Council
hereby approves and adopts the budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026,
and ending September 30, 2027, as finally submitted to the City Council by the City Manager,
a copy of which is on file with the City Secretary
Section 3 In support of said budget and by virtue of the adoption thereof, there are
hereby appropnated out of available cash funds and out of the general and special revenues of
the City that will be received in the treasury dunng the fiscal year 2026-27, the amounts set
forth in said approved budget for the various purposes stated therein The total amounts now
thus appropnated and the funds from which the same are denved are as follows and are further
summarized in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and
purposes
Beginning Fund Balance 10/1/2026 $91,361,815
Total Revenues $90,018,973
Total Resources Available for Appropriation $128,843,288
Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses . .... $128,843,288
Ending Fund Balance $52,537,470
Section 4 This ordinance shall remain in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval by the City Council, and it shall be published in accordance with law
INTRODUCED,READ AND PASSED on first and final reading by the affirmative,record
vote of the City Council of the City of Fnendswood on this the 14th day of September, 2026
M E FO'4 A Mayor
ATTEST
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RA U L RTINEZ, City Secretary �� x� k.S k°
APPROVED AS TO FORM•
KAREN L HORNER, City Attorney
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"Exhibit A"
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
PROPOSED
BUDGET
REVENUES
Taxes 47,866,775
Charges for Services 26,648 350
Permits and Licenses 739,026
Fines 978,912
Intergovernmental Revenues 9,179,717
Interest 2,246,301
VRF Internal Lease Payments 1,418,436
Miscellaneous Receipts 931,738
TOTAL REVENUES 90,009,255
Fund Balance Used or(Carried Forward)
General Fund -
Police Investigation Fund (6,049)
Community Development Block Grant Fund-Galveston County 137,520
2021 Coronavirus State&Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Fund 105,539
2022 Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation -
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-Master Drainage Plan -
2025 CDBG-Resilient Communities Program -
Fire/EMS Donation Fund 23 246
Friendswood Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#1 (20,169)
Friendswood Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 (126,408)
Municipal Court Fund 7,029
Tax Debt Service Fund (91,017)
2016/2017 GO Bond Funds -
2020 GO Bonds Fund -
2021 GO Bonds Fund 2,500,000
2023 GO Bonds Fund 13,050,000
Sidewalk Installation Fund -
Capital Maintenance Fund (39,111)
Park Land Dedication Fund (56,459)
Streets Improvement Fund 8,686,823
Fwd Downtown Economic Development Improvements Fund (948,695)
1776 Part Trust Fund (453)
Water&Sewer Operations Fund -
2016 Water&Sewer Bond Construction Fund 39,268
2018 Water&Sewer Bond Construction Fund 45,000
2021 Water&Sewer Bond Construction Fund -
2025 Water&Sewer Bond Construction Fund 16,108,323
Water Impact Fees (32,930)
Sewer Impact Fees 67,566
Water and Sewer Revenue Debt Service (110,409)
Vehicle Replacement Plan Fund (504,581)
38,834,033
Total Resources Available 128,843.288
EXPENDITURES
General Government 10,860 123
Public Safety 23,308,688
Community Development 1,914,822
Public Works 15,939,590
Engineering 1,337,087
Parks&Recreation 6,313,446
Library 1,616,581
Vehicle Replacement Fund 1,007,970
Capital Improvements 53,199,676
Debt Service 13,345,305
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 128,843,288
REVENUES OVER(UNDER)EXPENDITURES -
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 91,361,815
ENDING FUND BALANCE 52,527,782