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ORDINANCE 26-28782
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL
YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027,
INCLUDING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
ON OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
PURPOSES OF ENACTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING CAPITAL PLANS, PROJECTS,
OUTLAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITY AGREEMENTS; AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN TRANSFERS AND
ALLOCATIONS WITHIN BUDGETED AMOUNTS; AND RATIFYING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVED APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES EFFECTING THIS
BUDGET; AND ACKNOWLEDGING PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS EFFECTING
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND INCORPORATING
BUDGET ON FILE WITH CITY SECRETARY, AS REVISED BY CITY
COUNCIL; AND APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
AND ACKNOWLEDGING APPROVAL OF LEAVE; AND PROHIBITING THE
EXPENDING, OBLIGATING, OR COMMITTING OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF
APPROPRIATIONS OR ACTUAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES; AND
ESTABLISHING LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2026, the City Manager submitted the recommended Fiscal Year
2027 (“FY2027”) capital improvement program and operating budget to the City Council;
WHEREAS, in a series of budget work sessions the City Council met with the City Manager and
staff to review the recommended budget and capital improvement program and make revisions; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance includes all appropriations necessary to implement the FY2027
operating budget, which contains personnel costs, and capital improvement program as recommended by
the City Manager and revised by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT the operating budget appropriation and appropriations for the capital
improvement program for the ensuing fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30,
2027, for the different funds, departments, and purposes of the City of Fort Worth be fixed and
determined as detailed below, supporting a budget that includes 8,962 total authorized positions.
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SECTION 1. GENERAL FUND
The General Fund (10100)is a governmental fund for managing ordinary operations financed
primarily from property tax, general-use sales tax, and other general revenues and for FY2027 shall have
receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
General Property Taxes $663,752,251
Sales Tax $276,000,000
Other Tax $63,145,484
License & Permits $26,764,482
Intergovernmental $639,055
Charge For Services $51,967,285
Fines & Forfeitures $6,803,162
Use of Money $2,663,273
Other $2,908,478
Non Operating $1,150,500
Transfer In $64,571,707
$1,160,365,677
EXPENDITURES
City Attorney $13,094,216
City Auditor $2,230,333
City Manager $18,161,048
City Secretary $2,512,130
Code Compliance $30,077,410
Communication & Public Engagement $7,856,437
Development Services $32,339,593
Economic Development $5,281,804
Emergency Management & Communications $22,382,932
Environmental Services $5,734,293
Financial Management Services $17,833,715
Fire $279,441,847
FWLab $12,021,777
Human Resources $8,808,598
Library $32,655,067
Municipal Court $18,234,600
Neighborhood Services $7,842,407
Non-Departmental $62,913,905
Parks and Recreation $81,594,190
Police $356,448,239
Property Management $30,007,179
Transportation & Public Works $112,893,957
$1,160,365,677
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SECTION 2. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue
sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or
capital projects.
The Culture and Tourism Fund (7% Hotel Occupancy Tax) (20101) is a special revenue fund
for managing revenues generated by the City's 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax, by operation of the City's public
venues, and from a General Fund transfer for 380 agreement payments, and is used primarily for purposes
of operating the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and the Cowtown
Coliseum, funding a contract with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, and paying costs
associated with construction and debt-financing of the Multipurpose Arena venue and the Convention
Center venue and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Other Tax $ 40,450,000
License & Permits $ 33,000
Charge For Services $ 3,075,532
Use of Money $ 6,858,649
Other $ 167,351
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 259,081
$ 50,843,613
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 50,843,613
$ 50,843,613
The Municipal Golf Fund (20102) is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated by
the municipal golf courses for funding maintenance and operations of the City’s golf facilities and for
FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 10,473,188
Other $ 4,000
$ 10,477,188
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $ 10,477,188
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The Culture and Tourism 2% Hotel Fund (2% Hotel Occupancy Tax) (20103) is a special
revenue fund for managing revenues generated by the City's 2% Hotel Occupancy Tax and is used, in
accordance with the Texas Tax Code, for construction or debt-financing of convention center facilities and
qualified projects and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Other Tax $ 11,500,000
$ 11,500,000
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 11,500,000
$ 11,500,000
The Culture and Tourism Project Finance Zone Fund (PFZ #1) (20104) is a special revenue
fund for managing and segregating revenues generated from Project Financing Zone Number One.
Funding is used to maintain and improve facilities at qualified projects, including the Convention Center,
Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and the Multipurpose Arena, as well as assist in the debt-financing of
the Multipurpose Arena venue and the Convention Center venue and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Intergovernmental $ 21,945,838
$ 21,945,838
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 21,945,838
$ 21,945,838
The Culture and Tourism DFW Revenue Sharing Fund (20105) is a special revenue fund for
managing revenues generated from revenue sharing at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in
accordance with Chapter 22 of the Texas Transportation Code and used to maintain and improve facilities
at the Convention Center and Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and to pay costs associated with
construction and debt-financing of the Multipurpose Arena venue and the Convention Center venue and
for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
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REVENUES
Other $ 13,568,001
Transfer In $ —
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 1,500,000
$ 15,068,001
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 15,068,001
$ 15,068,001
The Culture and Tourism Venue Operating Fund (Multipurpose Arena) (20106) is a special
revenue fund for managing and segregating the venue taxes generated by and in connection with the
Multipurpose Arena. Funding is used to maintain and improve facilities at the Multipurpose Arena and
adjacent support facilities designated as the venue project, as well as assist in the payment of Arena debt,
and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Other Tax $ 9,450,000
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 742,894
$ 10,192,894
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 10,192,894
$ 10,192,894
The Fort Worth Convention Center Venue Project Fund (20107) is a special revenue fund for
managing and segregating revenues from the 2% venue hotel occupancy tax that voters authorized at a
May 2024 election and which took effect August 1, 2024. Funding is used to maintain and improve
facilities at the Fort Worth Convention Center and related infrastructure designated as the venue project,
as well as assist in the payment of Convention Center debt, and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Other Tax $ 11,500,000
$ 11,500,000
EXPENDITURES
Culture & Tourism $ 11,500,000
$ 11,500,000
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The Emergency Medical Services Fund (20201)is a special revenue fund for managing and
segregating revenues allocated by the City Council, received from other jurisdictions receiving service,
and paid by or on behalf of users for emergency pre-hospital medical care and transportation, and non-
emergency medical services such as community paramedicine and public event support and for FY2027
shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Intergovernmental $ 286,000
Charge For Services $ 71,765,877
Use of Money $ 96,000
Other $ 1,483,118
Transfer In $ 30,202,363
$ 103,833,358
EXPENDITURES
City Attorney $ 179,701
Financial Management Services $ 2,922,373
Fire $ 97,145,550
Human Resources $ 118,319
Office of the Medical Director $ 3,467,415
$ 103,833,358
The Special Revenue Municipal Court Fund (25001) is a special revenue fund that is intended
to be a life-of-project fund utilized for managing revenues from specific fees authorized by state law and
city ordinance for costs of the department’s eligible programs and projects in accordance with various
articles of Chapter 102 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 1,006,741
$ 1,006,741
EXPENDITURES
MC - COURT SECURITY FUNDS S00094 $ 299,018
MC - COURT TECHNOLOGY FEES S00095 $ 148,403
MC - JUV CASE MANAGER FUNDS S00096 $ 36,482
MC Civil Security Fund S00192 $ 175,000
MC Civil Technology Fund S00193 $ 175,000
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MC YOUTH DIVERSION S00097 $ 172,838
$ 1,006,741
The Environmental Protection Fund (25005) is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated primarily from collection of an environmental fee and is used to fund the cost of complying
with state and federally mandated environmental regulations and programs and for FY2027 shall have
receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 22,558,000
Use of Money $ 194,655
Other $ 11,500
$ 22,764,155
EXPENDITURES
Environmental Services $ 22,764,155
$ 22,764,155
The Community Tree Planting Program Fund (25006) is a special revenue fund for managing
revenues generated primarily from tree removal fees and gas revenues and is used for planting trees on
public property in partnership with third parties and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as
follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 477,856
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 76,278
$ 554,134
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $ 554,134
$ 554,134
The Economic Incentives LTD Fund (25015) is a special revenue fund used for incentivizing
various projects that meet eligibility under the City’s adopted Economic Development Program Policy for
Grants and Loans Authorized by Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code and for FY2027 shall have
receipts and appropriations as follows:
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REVENUES
Transfer In $ 525,876
$ 525,876
EXPENDITURES
Eco Dev - Economic Incentives PS0001 $ 525,876
$ 525,876
The CCPD Community Based Fund (25100) is a special revenue fund that is intended to be a
life-of-project fund utilized for managing revenues and costs associated with community-based programs
and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 8,646,735
$ 8,646,735
EXPENDITURES
PD - FY27 Emerging Partners Program S00190 $ 2,299,151
PD - FY27 Mission Partners Program S00191 $ 6,347,584
$ 8,646,735
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund (26001) is a special revenue fund for
managing revenues generated primarily by a voter-approved special dedicated sales tax and is used for
programs aimed at crime control and prevention in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Texas Local
Government Code and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Sales Tax $ 132,378,044
Intergovernmental $ 9,968,753
Charge For Services $ 4,192
Use of Money $ 2,062,500
Other $ 212,360
Non Operating $ 30,900
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 2,051,825
$ 146,708,574
EXPENDITURES
Municipal Court $ 132,500
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Park and Recreation $ 2,723,222
Police $ 138,670,311
Transportation & Public Works $ 5,182,541
$ 146,708,574
The Alliance Maintenance Facility Fund (28009) is a special revenue fund for managing
revenues generated from a City-owned facility that AllianceTexas, a Hillwood entity, manages and leases
on the City's behalf and is used to pay management and facility expenses and to fund capital projects and
for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 553,596
Use of Money $ 1,884,953
Other $ 8,254,170
$ 10,692,719
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $ 10,692,719
$ 10,692,719
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SECTION 3. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of,
principal and interest on outstanding debt obligations as shown below.
The General Debt Service Fund (40100) is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from
the debt portion of property tax assessments and other resources and is used to pay principal and interest
on and to create a sinking fund for outstanding general indebtedness of the City and for FY2027 shall
have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
General Property Taxes $ 180,524,748
Use of Money $ 4,500,000
Transfer In $ 1,750,900
$ 186,775,648
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 186,775,648
$ 186,775,648
The Culture and Tourism Debt Service Fund (40101) is a debt service fund utilized to manage
hotel occupancy tax revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to create a
sinking fund for outstanding debt related to improvements at the Convention Center and Will Rogers
Memorial Complex and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 5,963,540
$ 5,963,540
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 5,963,540
$ 5,963,540
The Venue Debt Service Fund (Multipurpose Arena) (40103) Fund is a debt service fund
utilized to manage revenues from venue taxes, hotel occupancy taxes, and other resources allocated to pay
principal and interest on and to create a sinking fund for outstanding debt related to the City's portion of
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costs for the Multipurpose Arena and adjacent support facilities designated as a venue in accordance with
Chapter 334 of the Texas Local Government Code and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations
as follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 20,546,657
$ 20,546,657
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 20,546,657
$ 20,546,657
The Convention Center Venue Debt Service Fund (40107) is a debt service fund utilized to
manage revenues from a dedicated 2% Venue Hotel Tax and other resources allocated to pay principal and
interest on and to create a sinking fund for outstanding debt related to improvements to the Fort Worth
Convention Center and related infrastructure designated as a venue in accordance with Chapter 334 of the
Texas Local Government Code and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 39,615,493
$ 39,615,493
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 39,615,493
$ 39,615,493
The Stormwater Debt Service (52006) Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage
stormwater service revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to create a
sinking fund for outstanding debt related to stormwater improvements infrastructure and for FY2027 shall
have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES FY2027
Transfer In $ 10,846,842
$ 10,846,842
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 10,846,842
$ 10,846,842
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The Water Prior Lien Debt Service Fund (56009) is a debt service fund utilized to manage
water and wastewater service revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and
to create a sinking fund for first lien, parity debt obligations of the Water and Sewer Systems and for
FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Transfer In $ 150,874,174
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 4,406,554
$ 155,280,728
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 155,280,728
$ 155,280,728
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SECTION 4. ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are proprietary funds that are used for services provided to external customers on
an exchange-based, user charge basis, in which customers receive a benefit equivalent to the amount
being paid and which is similar to the operation of a commercial enterprise.
The Municipal Airport Fund (55001) is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated
with the maintenance, management, operations, development, and promotion of Alliance, Meacham
International, and Spinks Airports and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
License & Permits $ 35,400
Charge For Services $ 6,926,600
Use of Money $ 9,612,053
Other $ 121,000
Transfer In $ 83,749
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 3,648,155
$ 20,426,957
EXPENDITURES
Aviation $ 20,426,957
$ 20,426,957
The Municipal Parking Fund (54501) is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated
with the City's parking operations, including metered spaces, parking garages, surface lots, parking-
garage office space, valet parking permits, designated mobility-impaired street parking, and shared
departmental responsibility of parking enforcement and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations
as follows:
REVENUES
License & Permits $ 15,050
Charge For Services $ 8,472,000
Use of Money $ 199,928
Transfer In $ 600,000
$ 9,286,978
EXPENDITURES
Transportation & Public Works $ 9,286,978
$ 9,286,978
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The Solid Waste Fund (54001)is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with solid
waste and recyclable materials collection and disposal services provided to Fort Worth residents and for
FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
License & Permits $ 33,630
Charge For Services $ 107,503,814
Use of Money $ 8,314,273
Other $ 2,559,908
$ 118,411,625
EXPENDITURES
Environmental Services $ 118,411,625
$ 118,411,625
The Stormwater Utility Fund (52001) is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated
from the stormwater utility fee, which funds projects to protect people and property from harmful
stormwater runoff and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
License & Permits $ 580,000
Charge For Services $ 75,947,465
Use of Money $ 300,000
$ 76,827,465
EXPENDITURES
Transportation & Public Works $ 76,827,465
$ 76,827,465
The Water & Sewer Fund (56001) is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated from
fees for water and wastewater services provided to retail and wholesale customers and for FY2027 shall
have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
License & Permits $ 2,145,000
Charge For Services $ 651,657,673
Use of Money $ 10,775,000
Other $ 17,015,000
Non Operating $ 170,000
Transfer In $ 50,965,301
$ 732,727,974
EXPENDITURES
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Reclaimed Water $ 1,500,000
Wastewater $ 309,340,508
Water $ 421,887,466
$ 732,727,974
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SECTION 5. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal service funds are proprietary funds used for operations provided to internal customers
(other City funds or departments) on a cost-reimbursement basis, in which customer departments and
funds pay on a pro rata, per-employee basis for operating costs of the department or fund that is providing
services.
The Fleet and Equipment Services Fund (60101) is an internal service fund used to manage
monies generated from the internal service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for
services and costs associated with maintenance of the City's fleet of motor vehicles and associated
equipment and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 58,446,308
Use of Money $ 39,557
Other $ 7,286
Non Operating $ 19,292
$ 58,512,443
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $ 58,512,443
$ 58,512,443
The Capital Projects Service Fund (60102) is an internal service fund used to manage monies
generated from the internal service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for services
associated with the implementation of capital projects and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 23,293,888
Use of Money $ 150,000
Use of Fund Bal/Net Position $ 688,323
$ 24,132,211
EXPENDITURES
City Attorney $ 420,238
FWLab $ 640,014
Transportation & Public Works $ 23,071,959
$ 24,132,211
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The Information Technology Solutions Fund (60105)is an internal service fund used to
manage monies generated from the internal service fees paid by General Fund departments and other
funds for services and costs associated with centralized information technology services and for FY2027
shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 72,248,961
$ 72,248,961
EXPENDITURES
Information Technology Services $ 72,248,961
$ 72,248,961
The Group Health Insurance Fund (60109)is an internal service fund used to manage monies
generated from the internal service fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various
funds and by participating individuals for services and costs associated with health benefits and life
insurance coverage. With very limited exceptions, the City can make changes to its benefit offerings at
any time; these changes could include discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates at which the
City contributes toward benefit costs. In general, employee benefits and subsidies, except for previously
accrued retirement benefits, are not guaranteed to continue, and City contributions to any benefit program
are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in the annual budget process, which includes
appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the ensuing fiscal year in accordance
with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit liabilities adopted in Resolution
4464-06-2015 and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 1,619,949
Use of Money $ 7,509,292
Other $ 114,947,613
$ 124,076,854
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $ 124,076,854
$ 124,076,854
The Risk Financing Fund (60111) is an internal service fund used to manage monies generated
from the internal service fees paid by General Fund departments and other funds for implementation of
statutorily mandated workers' compensation benefits for City employees, costs and services associated
with both City and third-party injury and property claims, third party insurance coverage, and risk
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reduction and avoidance strategies related thereto and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations
as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 375,000
Other $ 37,388,161
$ 37,763,161
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $ 18,013,500
Human Resources $ 19,749,661
$ 37,763,161
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SECTION 6. FIDUCIARY FUNDS
Fiduciary Funds are used to account for assets held in trust for third parties.
The Retiree Healthcare Trust Fund (71050) is a fiduciary fund used to manage monies
generated from the internal service fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various
funds and by participating retired individuals for services and costs associated with retiree health benefit
and life insurance coverage. With very limited exceptions, the City can make changes to its benefit
offerings at any time; these changes could include discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates at
which the City contributes toward benefit costs. In general, employee and retiree benefits and subsidies,
except for previously accrued pension benefits, are not guaranteed to continue, and City contributions to
any benefit program are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in the annual budget
process, which includes appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the ensuing
fiscal year in accordance with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit
liabilities adopted in Resolution 4464-06-2015 and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as
follows:
REVENUES
Charge For Services $ 630,003
Use of Money $ 1,500,000
Other $ 38,002,130
$ 40,132,133
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $ 40,132,133
$ 40,132,133
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SECTION 7. Gas Related Revenue Funds
The gas related revenue funds consist of both special revenue operating funds and capital funds.
These funds were established for the purpose of managing the gas related revenues and associated
expenditures/expenses. Revenues are derived from lease bonuses and royalties, other gas related revenue,
and distributions from the permanent fund (trust fund established from gas related revenues) and are used
for gas program operating costs (including internal staff costs and payment of trust management fees),
one-time initiatives, and capital and other projects that meet program and project criteria under the City
Council-adopted policies for use of gas related revenues.
The Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund (53001) is a special revenue fund used to manage
gas related revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation
fees, associated with the City of Fort Worth Aviation Department and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 3,711,138
$ 3,711,138
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees 100801 $ 112,489
Distribution - Gas Well (see budget
book)
106958 $ 1,859,795
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 1,738,854
$ 3,711,138
The Aviation Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (53002) is used to manage gas related revenues,
which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees, associated with
the City of Fort Worth Aviation Department and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as
follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 37,323
$ 37,323
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 37,323
$ 37,323
The General Endowment Gas Lease Fund (13002) is a special revenue fund used to manage
gas related revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation
fees, associated with the city-owned land not associated with an enterprise of special revenue fund funded
department and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
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REVENUES
Use of Money $ 605,892
$ 605,892
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees 100801 $ 41,938
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 563,954
$ 605,892
The General Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (33005) is used to manage gas related revenues,
which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees, associated with
city-owned land and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 34,105
$ 34,105
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 34,105
$ 34,105
The Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (33001) is used to manage gas related
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees,
associated with Lake Worth and for FY2027 shall have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 78,516
$ 78,516
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 78,516
$ 78,516
The Municipal Golf Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (33004) is used to manage gas related
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees,
associated with the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department golf courses and for FY2027 shall
have receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 3,275
$ 3,275
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EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 3,275
$ 3,275
The PARD Endowment Gas Lease Fund (13001) is a special revenue fund used to manage gas
related revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation
fees, associated with the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department and for FY2027 shall have
receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 1,082,436
$ 1,082,436
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees 100801 $ 35,437
Distribution - Gas Well (see budget
book)
106958 $ 553,575
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 493,424
$ 1,082,436
The PARD Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (33002) is used to manage gas related revenues,
which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees, associated with
the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 69,014
Transfer In $ 477,856
$ 546,870
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 546,870
$ 546,870
The Water and Sewer Endowment Gas Lease Fund (53003) is a special revenue fund used to
manage gas related revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and
mitigation fees, associated with the City of Fort Worth Water Department and for FY2027 shall have
receipts and appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
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Use of Money $ 349,746
$ 349,746
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees 100801 $ 12,656
Distribution - Gas Well (see budget
book)
106958 $ 184,638
Transfer Out (see budget book) 101770 $ 152,452
$ 349,746
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The Water/Sewer Gas Lease Capital Project Fund (53004)is used to manage gas related
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easement and license fees, and mitigation fees,
associated with the City of Fort Worth Water Department and for FY2027 shall have receipts and
appropriations as follows:
REVENUES
Use of Money $ 17,211
$ 17,211
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out (see budget book)) 101770 $ 17,211
$ 17,211
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SECTION 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The capital appropriations are intended to be life-of-project/life-of-program appropriations and
are considered encumbered and available until the associated project or program has been fully
completed.
Municipal Airports Capital Improvement Plan
The Municipal Airports Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete enhancements to and for
the City's airports. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Plans are outlined below and for FY2027 there
shall be Municipal Airports Capital Improvement Plan receipts and appropriations totaling $6,791,300 as
follows:
Capital Project Project # FY2027 Capital Funding Type
FTW RSA & TWY T & GLDSP LCLZ
C 107252 $ 1,100,000 Capital Unspecified from
Municipal Airport Capital Proj
FTW RWY 16-34 ILS IMPVMNTS C 107253 $ 2,500,000 Capital Unspecified from
Municipal Airport Capital Proj
FTW RWY 16-34 PAVEMENT REHAB
C 107251 $ 1,100,000 Capital Unspecified from
Municipal Airport Capital Proj
Meacham Administration Building P00141 $ 1,275,100 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Meacham Assessments & Studies P00009 $ 98,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Meacham Equipment - Vehicles P00011 $ 173,200 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Meacham Maintenance P00112 $ 100,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Spinks Air Traffic Cntl Maint P00138 $ 50,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Spinks Assessment and Studies P00115 $ 95,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Spinks Equipment - Vehicles P00012 $ 125,000
Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Spinks Maintenance P00113 $ 175,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Airport
Public Events Capital Improvement Plan
The Public Events Capital Improvement Plan ensures that the City’s public events
facilities are developed, maintained and upgraded to meet the needs of facility users and provide an
environment for exceptional customer service. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Plans are outlined
below and for FY2027 there shall be have Public Events Capital Improvement Plan receipts and
appropriations totaling $3,750,000 as follows:
Capital Project Project # FY2027 Capital Funding Type
FWCC Minor Renovation & Repair P00053 $ 500,000 Operating Contribution from Culture
&Tourism 2% Hotel
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Capital Project Project #FY2027 Capital Funding Type
PED ODE Automated Permitting 107246 $ 250,000 Operating Contribution from Culture
&Tourism 2% Hotel
WRMC Minor Renovation & Repair P00054 $ 1,500,000
Operating Contribution from Culture
&Tourism 2% Hotel
WRMC Minor Renovation & Repair P00054 $ 1,500,000 Operating Contribution from DFW Rev
Sharing
General Capital Improvement Plan
The General Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete activities such as acquisition of land,
construction of infrastructure, or both, consistent with governmental activities of the City of Fort Worth.
Appropriations for Capital Projects and Plans are outlined below, and for FY2027 there shall be General
Capital Improvement Plan receipts and appropriations totaling $136,793,238 as follows:
Capital Project Project #FY2027 Capital Funding Type
Annual EMS Ambulance Replacement P00153 $ 2,623,733 Operating Contribution from
Emergency Medical Services
Aquatic Improvements P00152 $ 15,372 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Business Applications-IT P00037 $ 1,627,750 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Capital Funded Administration 105795 $ 177,000 Interest Earnings from PARD
Dedication Fees
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 160,558 Development Fee from TPW
Community Facility Agreemt
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 61,821 Contributions From Others from
TPW Community Facility
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 407,602 Developer Cash Contributions
from TPW Community Facility
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 840,000 Developer Cash Contributions
from Govt Community Facilities
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 6,975,188 Developer Gap Funding from CFA
Developer
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 38,381 Intra-Fund Transfer In from TPW
Community Facility Agreemt
CFA Bucket P00001 $ 14,139 Capital Unspecified from TPW
Community Facility Agreemt
Contract Bridge Maintenance P00017 $ 2,457,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Contract Street Maintenance P00020 $ 42,310,318 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Culture & Tourism-VERF P00025 $ 114,938 Vehicle Replacement from Culture
& Tourism
EMS VERF P00154 $ 667,679 Operating Contribution from
Emergency Medical Services
Equipment Repair P00040 $ 1,574,669 Operating Contribution from Fleet
& Equipment Serv
Equipment-Police P00033 $ 592,500 Operating Contribution from
General Fund
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Equipment-Police P00033 $ 1,128,683
Operating Contribution from
Crime Control & Prev Distr
Facility Renovation/Exp - Poli P00050 $ 567,850
Operating Contribution from
Crime Control & Prev Distr
Future Community Partnerships P00047 $ 500,000
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
FWPA Collection Management P00056 $ 196,000
Gas Lease Royalties from General
Gas Lease Capital Prj
Golf Improvements P00096 $ 50,000
Gas Lease Royalties from Muni
Golf Gas Lease Cap Proj
Golf Improvements P00096 $ 250,000
Operating Contribution from
Municipal Golf
Guardrails & Barricades P00149 $ 814,000
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
IT Radio Refresh - GF P00144 $ 1,051,238
IT Equip Replace from General
Fund
IT Radio Refresh -OF P00145 $ 15,151 IT Equip Replace from
Environmental Protection
IT Radio Refresh -OF P00145 $ 5,747,249 IT Equip Replace from Crime
Control & Prev Distr
IT Radio Refresh -OF P00145 $ 182,318 IT Equip Replace from Water &
Sewer
IT Radio Refresh -OF P00145 $ 13,465 IT Equip Replace from IT
SOLUTIONS
Minor Repair & Renovate Cityw P00083 $ 1,027,265 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Nature Center Improvements P00122 $ 765 Developer Cash Contributions
from Special Donations Cap
P j
Neighborhood Improv. Strat. P00080 $ 1,000,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
PARD Lease Agreements P00106 $ 26,250 Lease Revenue from General
Capital Projects
PARD Maintenance & Replacement P00133 $ 300,000 Interest Earnings from PARD
Dedication Fees
PARD Maintenance & Replacement P00133 $ 300,000 Gas Lease Royalties from PARD
Gas Lease Capital Project
PARD Maintenance & Replacement P00133 $ 765,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
PARD New Enhancements P00132 $ 2,400,000 Development Fee from PARD
Dedication Fees
PARD New Enhancements P00132 $ 300,000 Engineerng/Infrastructure Fee
from PARD Dedication Fees
PARD New Enhancements P00132 $ 472,661 Contributions From Others from
General Capital Projects
PARD New Enhancements P00132 $ 353,383 Park Planning Fee from PARD
Dedication Fees
PARD New Enhancements P00132 $ 2,833,628 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
PARD Rec Fitness Equipment P00109 $ 85,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
PARD Studies P00119 $ 150,000 Interest Earnings from PARD
Dedication Fees
Parking Garages P00008 $ 70,000 Operating Contribution from
Municipal Parking
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Pavement Markings P00126 $ 11,187,600
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Pavement Mgmt - Maintenance P00125 $ 684,000
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
PC Refresh - General - IT P00090 $ 2,076,844
IT Equip Replace from General
Fund
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 17,942
IT Equip Replace from Culture &
Tourism
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 3,589
IT Equip Replace from Municipal
Golf
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 14,351
IT Equip Replace from
Environmental Protection
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 1,251,976
IT Equip Replace from Crime
Control & Prev Distr
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 39,151
IT Equip Replace from
Stormwater Utility
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 14,302 IT Equip Replace from Solid
Waste
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 2,512 IT Equip Replace from Municipal
Parking
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 24,567 IT Equip Replace from Municipal
Airport
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 36,492 IT Equip Replace from Fleet &
Equipment Serv
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 41,307 IT Equip Replace from Capital
Projects Service
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 235,994 IT Equip Replace from IT
SOLUTIONS
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 2,152 IT Equip Replace from Group
Health Insurance
PC Refresh - Other Funds - IT P00091 $ 2,152 IT Equip Replace from Risk
Financing
Physical Security-Other IT P00160 $ 7,000 Operating Contribution from
Environmental Protection
Physical Security-Other IT P00160 $ 103,000 Operating Contribution from
Crime Control & Prev Distr
Priority Repair for Homeowners P00150 $ 2,425,000 Operating Contribution from
General Fund
Public Education and Government P00023 $ 497,658 PEG Revenue from Cable TV
PEG
Quiet Zone Recertifications P00159 $ 1,100,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Recurring Facility Mtn & Rpr P00049 $ 2,151,906 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Roof Repair & Replace Citywide P00082 $ 2,128,829 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Sidewalk Improvements P00127 $ 2,367,340 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Street Lighting Programmable P00124 $ 3,317,000 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Technology Infrastructure-IT P00038 $ 2,475,000 Operating Contribution from
Crime Control & Prev Distr
Technology Infrastructure-IT P00038 $ 2,930,297 Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
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Traffic System Maintenance P00021 $ 5,843,000
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Transit Initiatives P00129 $ 513,188
Operating Pay as you go from
General Fund
Vehicles-Capital Proj Srvs P00073 $ 883,320
Vehicle Replacement from Capital
Projects Service
Vehicles-Police P00035 $ 13,157,215
Operating Contribution from
Crime Control & Prev Distr
Environmental Services Capital Improvement Plan
The Environmental Services Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete projects to
enhance the management of residential and commercial solid waste and recycling within the City of Fort
Worth. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Plans are outlined below and for FY2027 there shall be
Environmental Services Capital Improvement Plan receipts and appropriations totaling $3,224,355 as
follows:
Capital Project Project # FY2027 Capital Funding Type
Projects for removal of hazard P00042 $ 1,524,574
Operating Contribution from Environmental
Protection
Vehicles & Equipment - Environ P00117 $ 1,212,840
Operating Contribution from Environmental
Protection
Vehicles & Equipment-Solid Was P00041 $ 486,941 Operating Contribution from Solid Waste
Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan
The Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete projects to enhance the
management of stormwater runoff. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Plans are outlined below and
for FY2027 there shall be Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan receipts and appropriations totaling
$30,206,518 as follows:
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Capital Project Project #FY2027 Capital Funding Type
Drainage Improvement Projects P00043 $ 2,900,000 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Flooding Assessments P00046 $ 300,000
Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Floodplain Management Projects P00045 $ 450,000 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Hazard Warning Initiatives P00108 $ 125,000 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Large Flood Mitigation P00148 $ 4,243,326 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Mid-Sized Flood Mitigation P00157 $ 1,897,201 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Minor Neighborhood Drainage Im P00044 $ 328,000
Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Partnership Project P00158 $ 500,000 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Stormdrain Pipe Rehab P00114 $ 7,376,113 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
SW Hazardous Rd Overtopping P00120 $ 5,000,000 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Total Channel Restoration Bond P00136 $ 3,129,505 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
Vehicles-Stormwater P00016 $ 3,957,373 Operating Contribution from Stormwater
Utility
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SECTION 9. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
Operations Budget
In accordance with Chapter X of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, by adoption of this
ordinance, the City Council authorizes and delegates to the City Manager, or his designee, the authority to
transfer appropriations within and among departments and funds, in a cumulative amount not to exceed
the total amount budgeted and appropriated for such purposes and in accordance and compliance with all
applicable laws and ordinances, under the following conditions, subject to a requirement that the City
Manager, or his designee, shall be required to report such transfers and allocations to the City Council in
periodic financial reports throughout the fiscal year:
A. Monies that are designated specifically and by amount, in the budget or in other duly adopted
appropriation ordinances, for transfer among funds or departments of the City during the
upcoming fiscal year for the purpose of meeting debt service, internal service, and capital
expenditure commitments and other interfund and interdepartmental obligations.
B. Appropriations in Section 1 of this ordinance specifically identified and allocated within the
Non-Departmental Center of the General Fund for designated purposes (including, but not limited
to, separation pay, contractual services, tuition reimbursement, elections, and training initiative)
may, in connection with the occurrence of an event within a designated purpose, be transferred
and allocated from the Non-Departmental Center of the General Fund to the utilizing
department's center within the Fund.
C. If, during the year, the City Manager, or his designee, shall determine that (i) one or more
departments within a particular fund experience or are projected to experience an excess in
expenditures or a shortfall in revenue and (ii) one or more other departments within that same
fund experience or are projected to experience less-than-budgeted expenditures or greater-than-
budgeted revenues, the City Manager, or his designee, may transfer funds and appropriations
among such departments within the same fund without the need for further approval of the City
Council.
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SECTION 10. RATIFICATION
Operations Budget
All appropriation ordinances previously approved by the City Council effecting this budget for
the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, are hereby ratified
and incorporated into the same.
Capital Improvement Program
Prior appropriation ordinances have been approved by the City Council related to capital
programs, capital projects, and capital outlays to be undertaken during the fiscal year beginning October
1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and such ordinances are hereby acknowledged.
. ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 33 of 44
SECTION 11. INCORPORATION OF PUBLISHED BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PLAN
The distribution and division of the above-named appropriations are made in accordance with the
budget of expenditures submitted by the City Manager as revised and approved by the City Council in
accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, which budget is on file with the City Secretary, and
which budget is hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this ordinance by reference thereto and
shall be considered in connection with the expenditures of the above appropriations.
In appropriating funds for FY2027 for capital improvements, the City Council hereby approves
the FY2027-2030 Capital Improvement Plan as presented by the City Manager on August 11, 2026,
provided, however, that such plan is subject to amendment and revision and that no funds are hereby
committed or appropriated beyond FY2027.
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SECTION 12. LEAVE
By appropriating monies in this Ordinance for the various departments and funds that contain
personnel costs, which include leave, the City Council acknowledges its approval of the existing leave
and compensatory time policies.
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SECTION 13. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES, COMMITMENTS, AND OBLIGATIONS
Operations Budget
No department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any
funds in an amount that exceeds the lesser of: (i) appropriations authorized by the adopted budget,
including any duly enacted amendments or supplements thereto, or (ii) actual available resources. Further,
that no department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any
monies, such as grant funds or donations, that are anticipated to be received or any monies, such as asset
forfeiture fund balance, that are anticipated to become available for expenditure unless and until such
funds have been transferred and allocated.
Capital Improvement Program
No department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any
funds in an amount that exceeds the lesser of: (i) previously approved capital appropriation ordinances
and those appropriations authorized by the adopted budget, including any duly enacted amendments or
supplements thereto, or (ii) actual available resources. Further, that no department, division, officer, or
employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any monies, such as grant funds or donations, that
are anticipated to be received or any monies, such as asset forfeiture fund balance, that are anticipated to
become available for expenditure unless and until such funds have been received and appropriated.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 36 of 44
SECTION 14. LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL
Operations Budget
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the legal level of control for operating (non-capital)
appropriations shall be at the department for each fund for which a budget is adopted herein, meaning
that, notwithstanding appropriation or expense category details outlined in the budget documents
incorporated herein, the City Manager or his designee may, in consultation with a department head,
approve reallocation of funds between and among categories of budgeted expenses within a department's
budget without the approval of the City Council so long as such reallocation otherwise complies with all
applicable laws and ordinances, does not involve movement of monies among or between funds, and does
not result in a net increase to the department's overall appropriation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
City Manager or his designee is authorized to: (i) within a single fund (A) make transfers and allocations
and (B) transfer revenues, appropriations, and associated authorized positions between departments in
order to reflect any organizational changes occurring during the fiscal year; and (ii) effect fully budgeted
transfers between departments or funds so long as the City Council has adopted appropriations in both
departments/funds with this ordinance serving as authorization for such transfers under Chapter X of the
City Charter.
Capital Improvement Program
The legal level of control for capital appropriations shall be at the Project, Program, or Outlay
level, as applicable, for which an appropriation has been adopted, whether in this ordinance or another
ordinance duly adopted by the City Council in the past or during this fiscal year. The City Manager, acting
directly or through the Assistant City Managers, may approve the allocation of funds to a lower level
within the same Project, Program, or Outlay, as applicable, without the approval of the City Council so
long as such reallocation otherwise complies with all applicable laws and ordinances and does not result
in a net increase to the overall appropriation of the Project, Program, or Outlay, as applicable.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 37 of 44
SECTION 15. PUBLICATION
Following the final passage, the caption of this ordinance shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 38 of 44
SECTION 16. SEVERABILITY
Should any part, portion, section, or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid or
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision, opinion, or
judgment shall in no way affect the remaining portions, parts, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which provisions shall be, remain, and continue to be in full force and effect.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 39 of 44
SECTION 17. SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, or any other ordinances of the City, that
have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all
pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same
shall not be affected by this ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 40 of 44
SECTION 18. CONFLICTS
All ordinances and appropriations for which provisions have previously been made are hereby
expressly repealed if in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE 26-28782 Page 41 of 44
SECTION 19. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its
passage and publication as required by the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
_________________________________ ________________________________
Leann Guzman, City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
Adopted:
Effective:
September 15,2026
September 23, 2026