Proposed FY 2018 Kyle Budget Accounts For Growth And Infrastructure Needs

“The budget was created first with the needs and desires of the citizens of Kyle,” Sellers said. “These priorities were ascertained via the annual household survey and at the direction of council.”

Kyle, TX – Following many hours of work and analysis by city staff, Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers presents the proposed FY 2018 budget for the City of Kyle.

“The budget was created first with the needs and desires of the citizens of Kyle,” Sellers said. “These priorities were ascertained via the annual household survey and at the direction of council.”

He said the long-term needs of the city also directed much of the budget design.

 “The priorities contained in the recently adopted water and wastewater models, as well as the transportation master plan, are made evident in the five year capital improvements plan,” Sellers said.

He added that future development was a major factor in this budget creation.

 “We are in an unprecedented place and time in Kyle’s development,” Sellers said. “With more than 47,000 anticipated units planned over the next 20 years, it is imperative that the city lay the appropriate foundation for this inevitable growth. This budget is a major step toward this objective.”

Over several months, Sellers said city staff analyzed the effect of current and future growth on Kyle’s infrastructure, especially in light of the city’s recent 10 sq. mi annexation.

 “Understanding the extent of this growth and build-out has allowed staff to right-size major arterials and trunk lines, appropriately place and size water and wastewater infrastructure, correctly phase wastewater treatment plant expansions, acquire necessary road right of way, develop plans to address flooding, create the adequate amount of recreational opportunities, and plan for future staffing needs,” according to Sellers.

A few of the highlights of this budget include:

• Property tax rate reduction of $0.0050 per $100/AV from $0.5748 to $0.5698
• Maintain all current city programs and services
• Budget focus on funding much needed infrastructure improvements (CIP)
• No change in utility rates; water, wastewater or storm drainage
• Funding provided for Council initiatives including veterans’ memorial, community health, 1st year on us (tax rebate), sidewalk repairs, dog park, recreation pavilion, community gardens, and beautification projects
• Wastewater treatment plant expansion
• General Fund contribution for wastewater treatment plant expansion to reduce debt issuance  
• Kyle Vista Park infrastructure improvements
• Gateway and way-finding signage
• Police body/vehicle camera system upgrade and expansion
• Equipment for public access TV channel
• Elimination of transfer to General Fund from Wastewater Utility
• Three new positions: building inspector, court clerk and engineer-in-training

Sellers sent the budget to Kyle City Council on July 22.

 “I look forward to discussing the proposed budget next Saturday, July 29, during our annual budget retreat,” he said in an email to council. “We have an incredibly talented and dedicated staff, fantastic citizens and are perfectly placed for many years to come. The future of Kyle is incredibly bright. Together we will make it even brighter.”