Here are some of the highlights City Manager Scott Sellers listed in the budget proposal he outlined to the City Council Saturday:
- $172.4 million total proposed budget for all city funds
- $120.9 million in planned CIP spending in FY 2022
- 299 total positions proposed (18 new requests)
- Property tax rate increase for Public Safety Center GO bonds deferred by another fiscal year to FY 2023
- No increase in storm drainage fees
- No increase in wastewater service rates (system-wide)
- A 6 percent increase in water service rates (a 10 percent rate increase was originally forecast)
- A 2.51 percent increase in solid waste service rates per contract with TDS
- No increase in other fees and charges for various city services
- $21.5 million provided for improvements to parks and trails
- $20.7 million dedicated for street maintenance, repairs, & reconstruction
- $8.9 million dedicated for economic development and revitalization improvements in downtown Kyle
- $30.4 million for water system utility improvements including ARWA
- $26.7 million for wastewater utility system improvements
- $2.2 million for storm drainage improvements
- $.43 million provided for sidewalk maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction
- $2 million for citywide beautification program
- $2.2 million provided for new equipment, heavy construction equipment, and building improvements
- $300,000 for a lobbyist to secure federal and state funding for Kyle
- $230,000 for public transportation (Uber voucher program)
- $155,000 for Comprehensive Plan update
- $150,000 for downtown revitalization architectural and planning services
- $50,000 for arts in public places program
- $317,994 for 7.2 percent pay increase (average) included for all police officers
- $323,200 for 5 percent average performance-based merit pay for non-contract civilian city employees
- Designation of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a city holiday (at no cost)
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