Kent Cagle

The proposed budget for FY 2026 includes discussions on various funds such as the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Drainage Utility Fund, Aviation Fund, Golf Course Fund, Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund, and Street Maintenance Fund. Key topics include revenue changes, expense changes, and unfunded decision packages. The budget addresses city council priorities like public safety staffing, employee compensation, community engagement, and infrastructure reinvestment.

The agenda includes discussions on the Fall Fest/Haunted House Review, the Christmas Parade, YAC Officers Election, PODs Election, YAC mentoring Jr.YAC Program, and YAC liaisons for Jr.YAC. It also lists future events such as the Fall Farmer's Market, Jr. YAC Meeting, Texas Arbor Day, and the Christmas Parade.

The Killeen City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive public input on the Proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. Proposed changes to the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget include adjustments to the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, HOT Fund, Court Building Security Fund, Local Youth Diversion Fund, Tx State Veteran Cemetery Fund, Law Enforcement Grant Fund, Aviation Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Drainage Fund, Fleet Internal Service Fund, Risk Management Internal Service Fund, and Information Technology Internal Service Fund.

The strategic plan for the City of Killeen focuses on addressing community needs related to housing, economic development, public services, and public facilities. It outlines priorities for 2025-2029, including housing rehabilitation, assistance, affordable housing development, neighborhood revitalization, and demolition of slums. The plan also addresses public services such as youth and senior services, homeless prevention, healthcare, and transportation, as well as non-housing community development through public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives.

The Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan focuses on six big ideas for the city's growth and development over the next 20 years. These include fiscally responsible growth, positive community culture and environment, growing local businesses, safe, affordable, and efficient transportation, vibrant neighborhoods, and downtown revitalization. Specific initiatives involve higher quality of life standards for future developments, public art projects, local business investment (including a $160 million reinvestment over 25 years), walkable neighborhoods, and improvements to roads, streets, parks, and trails. The plan aims to create a self-sustaining local business ecosystem, improve transportation options, and foster a vibrant downtown area.