Bret Stidham

City of Arlington Adopted Budget

The City of Arlington's FY 2026 Adopted Budget includes key initiatives and projects aligned with the City Council's priorities. The budget focuses on enhancing mobility, growing the economy, strengthening communities, and preserving financial stability and resilience. Key discussion points include revenue projections, property taxes, sales taxes, and other revenue sources. The budget also covers various operating funds such as the Aviation Fund, Storm Water Utility Fund, Water Utilities Fund, Convention and Event Services Fund, Park Performance Fund, and Street Maintenance Fund. Additionally, the budget outlines the functions and recent recognitions of various city departments, including Asset Management, Communication and Legislative Affairs, Economic Development Services, Finance, Fire, Grants Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Municipal Court, Parks, Recreation and Culture, Planning and Development Services, Police, Public Works, Strategic Initiatives, Transportation, and Water.