Offer valued feedback on the city’s FY 24 budget priorities with an interactive online tool

Offer valued feedback on the city’s FY 24 budget priorities with an interactive online tool

Prioritize is an online tool that details some of College Station’s more significant budgeting decision points. The tool allows citizens to express what they think the city’s budget priorities should be in an easy format accessible by computer, smartphone, or tablet. Continue reading Offer valued feedback on the city’s FY 24 budget priorities with an interactive online tool

Council takes a closer look at the city’s FY23 proposed budget during this week’s workshops

Council takes a closer look at the city’s FY23 proposed budget during this week’s workshops

The College Station City Council conducts workshops at noon on Monday and Tuesday to explore the city’s proposed FY 2022-23 budget. The sessions could extend into Wednesday if needed. Monday’s first session covers the general fund and capital funds. Tuesday’s workshop explores outside agency funding requests, enterprise funds, the hotel tax fund, and fee resolutions. Continue reading Council takes a closer look at the city’s FY23 proposed budget during this week’s workshops

The Balancing Act online tool enables you to learn about the city’s budget and offer feedback

The Balancing Act online tool enables you to learn about the city’s budget and offer feedback

Balancing Act is an online tool designed to simulate College Station’s budgeting decisions. It makes your participation incredibly easy with a computer, smartphone, or tablet and helps identify the services and programs you think are most important in our general fund. Continue reading The Balancing Act online tool enables you to learn about the city’s budget and offer feedback

Council takes a deep dive into the city’s proposed budget during this week’s workshops

Council takes a deep dive into the city’s proposed budget during this week’s workshops

The College Station City Council will conduct workshops Monday through Wednesday to explore the city’s proposed FY 2021-22 budget. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is July 27, followed by adoption as early as Aug. 12. Continue reading Council takes a deep dive into the city’s proposed budget during this week’s workshops

Podcast series takes a closer look at the city’s proposed FY 22 budget

Podcast series takes a closer look at the city’s proposed FY 22 budget

In this four-part podcast called All Up In Your Budget, Fiscal Services Director Mary Ellen Leonard joins Communications Director Jay Socol to discuss the main takeaways from the city’s proposed FY 22 budget. Spoiler: No recommended increases to the tax rate or to the electric, water and wastewater rates. Continue reading Podcast series takes a closer look at the city’s proposed FY 22 budget

FY 22 budget proposal brims with optimism as the city continues pandemic recovery

FY 22 budget proposal brims with optimism as the city continues pandemic recovery

The city’s proposed FY 22 budget presented to the College Station City Council Thursday night reflects somewhat of a return to normal operations after significant adjustments during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With Texas A&M returning to in-person classes this fall and home football games at capacity, we have more certainty and predictability as we deliver critical services to our residents. Continue reading FY 22 budget proposal brims with optimism as the city continues pandemic recovery