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File #:
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15-4874
Version:
1
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Name:
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Second Public Hearing on the FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets
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Type:
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Ordinance
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Status:
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Adopted
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File created:
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8/5/2015
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In control:
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Budget
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On agenda:
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9/15/2015
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Final action:
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9/15/2015
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Title:
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Second Public Hearing on the FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets and Ordinance adopting the FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets
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From
Kathleen C. Mercer
Title
Second Public Hearing on the FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets and Ordinance adopting the FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets
Presenter
Kathleen C. Mercer, Director of Budget/Purchasing
Recommended Action
Conduct Second Public Hearing and Approve
Analysis
On August 4, 2015 the City Manager’s proposed budget was submitted to the City Council. An overview of the proposed budget was presented to the City Council at the briefing session. The City Council met to deliberate the proposed budget at the workshop on August 21, 2015.
Financial Consideration
The combined FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets proposed total is $305,556,910. Significant changes and issues included in the Proposed FY 2015/2016 Operating Budgets are summarized as follows:
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GENERAL FUND RESOURCES $113,847,844 |
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Taxable value increase of 5.09% |
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Proposed property tax rate of 66.9998 cents per $100 valuation, increase of $2,552,516 |
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Decrease in TIF Reimbursement, Interest & Delinquent Taxes of $202,574 |
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Increase in sales tax of $1,440,984 |
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Increase in franchise fee and other taxes of $657,111 |
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Decrease in charges for services of ($193,806) |
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Increase in licenses and permits of $13,935 |
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Increase in fines/forfeits of $115,122 |
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Decrease in inter/intra governmental revenue ($56,893) |
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Decrease in indirect cost of ($181,526) |
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Decrease in miscellaneous revenues of ($186,374) |
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GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $118,881,296 |
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Proposed improvements in the General Fund include: |
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Civil service step |
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Merit/Compensation plan |
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Proposed capital outlay in the General Fund totals $1,427,500 and includes: |
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Library books/films/tapes/computer replacements |
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Vehicle replacements |
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WATER AND WASTEWATER FUND $65,446,032 |
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An average increase of 4.5% to water and wastewater rates to residential, commercial and industrial customers. |
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Includes increase in water and wastewater purchase costs from the City of Dallas to account for anticipated growth and system demands. |
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Includes funding for capital outlay. |
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GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FUND $20,203,242 |
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Meets debt service requirements. |
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EMPLOYEE INSURANCE FUND $17,628,324 |
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Includes employee and retiree medical and prescription claims of $14,893,523. |
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PARK VENUE FUND $15,668,804 |
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Includes a transfer from the General fund of $5,570,039. |
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Expenditures include: the Ruthe Jackson Center, Tony Shotwell Center, Uptown Theatre, Market Square and The Summit. |
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Includes $2,195,595 debt service payment. |
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Includes $500,000 transfer to the Park Capital Projects Fund. |
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SOLID WASTE FUND $12,590,501 |
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Funding for the Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful program. |
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Funding for the Community program. |
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Funding for the Brush Crew program. |
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Funding for the Auto-Related Business program. |
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Funding of $2,650,000 transfers to the various Solid Waste Funds. |
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CRIME TAX FUND $6,774,849 |
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Expenditures to include debt service payment. |
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Includes adding 2 positions. |
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WATER WASTEWATER DEBT SERVICE FUND $6,200,079 |
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Includes debt service payment. |
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STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $5,719,359 |
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Includes $462,394 for Storm Sewer Maintenance. |
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Includes $3,600,000 transfer to the Storm Water Utility Capital Projects Fund. |
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FLEET SERVICES FUND $5,610,104 |
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Expenditures include an increase of 10% for vehicle maintenance. |
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CAPITAL LENDING AND RESERVE FUND $4,165,000 |
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Expenditures for economic development and automated CPR machines. |
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RISK MANAGEMENT FUND $3,216,922 |
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Expenditures include premium payments for worker’s compensation, property and liability. |
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GOLF FUND $2,840,286 |
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Budget includes the operation of two City courses. |
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LAKE PARKS FUND $2,637,686 |
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Expenditures include: Lloyd and Lynn Creek Park Sites, the Lodge, the Cabins and the Camp Store. |
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EPIC FUND $2,357,457 |
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Meets debt service requirements. |
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EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION FUND $2,274,915 |
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Expenditures include capital outlay for various city departments. |
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AIRPORT FUND $2,261,409 |
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Includes $200,000 transfer to the Airport Capital Projects Fund. |
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SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION FUND $1,921,331 |
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Funding for capital outlay replacement equipment. |
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HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND $1,885,960 |
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Includes Council directed funding. |
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RED LIGHT SAFETY FUND $1,709,019 |
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Expenditures include operations and payment to the State. |
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PRAIRIE LIGHTS FUND $1,140,390 |
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Funding for light show and operations. |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION FUND $920,669 |
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Expenditures continue to include computer hardware and software upgrades/replacement. |
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POOLED INVESTMENT FUND $862,953 |
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Expenditures include three full-time positions. |
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CEMETERY FUND $845,650 |
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Expenditures to include increase in marker’s sales. |
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CABLE OPERATIONS FUND $540,824 |
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Includes operating cost for one full-time position. |
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Funding for one-time capital outlay items. |
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MUNICIPAL COURT JUVENILE CASE MANAGER FUND $303,144 |
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Expenditures to include two full-time juvenile case managers. |
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MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND $233,297 |
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Expenditures to include software maintenance agreements, computer replacement and plate screening equipment. |
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PARKS BUILDING UPKEEP $205,000 |
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Expenditures for improvements at the Tony Shotwell Center. |
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HOTEL/MOTEL BUILDING FUND $195,000 |
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Expenditures for improvements at the Tourism Center. |
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MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND $146,414 |
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Expenditures continue to include one full time city marshall. |
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US MARSHALS FUND $125,000 |
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Expenditures for maintenance of building and grounds. |
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MUNICIPAL COURT JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY FUND $25,994 |
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Expenditures continue to include the insurance verification program. |
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TRUANCY PREVENTION AND DIVERSION FUND $20,000 |
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Expenditures for a new start up program concerning teens. |
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BUDGET SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AS REVISED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND ADOPTING IT AS THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Grand Prairie has prepared a budget covering the operations of the City of Grand Prairie for the FY 2015/2016 and has filed this budget with the City Secretary of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the notice was given of the public hearing on the budget as required by law and fifteen (15) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this budget; and
WHEREAS, the hearing has been held in compliance with statute, and the several items within the budget carefully considered; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has revised the budget and has directed that certain modifications be made; therefore
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS;
SECTION I: THAT THE City Council of the City of Grand Prairie hereby adopts and approves the budget as prepared and assembled by the City Manager of the City of Grand Prairie, and filed with the City Secretary and as revised by this City Council; and the same shall be the budget of the City of Grand Prairie for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 and taxes shall be levied with reference to this budget and appropriations and expenditures governed thereby as follows:
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GENERAL FUND |
APPROPRIATION |
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Budget and Research |
356,908 |
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Building & Construction Mgmt. |
130,439 |
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City Council |
227,243 |
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City Manager |
1,123,792 |
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Environmental Services |
2,483,624 |
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Finance |
4,008,587 |
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Fire |
27,844,394 |
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Human Resources |
914,394 |
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Information Technology |
5,060,080 |
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Judiciary |
334,747 |
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Legal Services |
1,072,012 |
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Library |
2,225,039 |
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Management Services |
284,456 |
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Marketing |
187,449 |
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Municipal Court |
1,879,664 |
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Non-Departmental |
15,781,420 |
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Planning and Development |
5,037,629 |
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Police |
41,644,417 |
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Public Works |
6,663,472 |
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Purchasing |
403,284 |
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Transportation Services |
1,218,246 |
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TOTAL GENERAL FUND |
118,881,296 |
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OTHER FUNDS |
APPROPRIATION |
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Airport Fund |
2,261,409 |
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Cable Operations |
540,824 |
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Capital Lending and Reserve Fund |
4,165,000 |
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Cemetery Fund |
845,650 |
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Crime Tax Fund |
6,774,849 |
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Employee Insurance Fund |
17,628,324 |
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Equipment Acquisition Fund |
2,274,915 |
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Epic Fund |
2,357,457 |
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Fleet Services Fund |
5,610,104 |
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General Obligation Debt Service Fund |
20,203,242 |
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Golf Course Fund |
2,840,286 |
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Hotel/Motel Building Fund |
195,000 |
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Hotel/Motel Tax Fund |
1,885,960 |
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Information Technology Fund |
920,669 |
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Juvenile Case Manager Fee Fund |
303,144 |
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Lake Parks |
2,637,686 |
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Municipal Court Building Security Fund |
146,414 |
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Municipal Court Judicial Efficiency Fund |
25,994 |
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Municipal Court Technology Fund |
233,297 |
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Park Venue Fund |
15,668,804 |
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Parks Building Upkeep Fund |
205,000 |
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Pooled Investment Fund |
862,953 |
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Prairie Lights Fund |
1,140,390 |
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Red Light Camera Fund |
1,709,019 |
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Risk Management Fund |
3,216,922 |
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Solid Waste Fund |
12,590,501 |
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Solid Waste Equipment Acquisition Fund |
1,921,331 |
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Storm Water Utility Fund |
5,719,359 |
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Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund |
20,000 |
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US Marshals Fund |
125,000 |
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Water and Wastewater Fund |
65,446,032 |
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Water and Wastewater Debt Service Fund |
6,200,079 |
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TOTAL OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS |
305,556,910 |
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015.
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