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The City of Fort Worth adopted its fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget, which increases property tax revenue by $65,264,597 (9.2 percent) from the previous year, with $21,759,142 from newly added properties to the tax roll. The city council voted 9-2 in favor of the budget, with the property tax rate decreasing from $0.712500 to $0.672500 per $100 of assessed value, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes amount to $1,335,366,771.
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The City of Fort Worth adopted its FY2023 annual budget, which increases property tax revenue by $73,009,942 (11.4 percent) compared to the previous year, with $19,583,878 from newly added property. The municipal property tax rate was reduced from $0.7325 to $0.7125 per $100 valuation, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes stands at $1,114,604,718. The budget passed with a 7-2 vote, with Mayor Mattie Parker and five council members voting in favor and two voting against.
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The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget will raise $25.7 million more in property tax revenue than the previous year, representing a 3.37 percent increase, with $21.1 million of that coming from newly added property to the tax roll. The adopted FY2026 tax rate is $0.6700 per $100 of assessed valuation, down slightly from the current FY2025 rate of $0.6725. The budget also includes lobbying expenses of $380,000 and public notice expenses of $99,659 for FY2026, reflecting a net decrease of $10,573 in these combined expenditures compared to FY2025.
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The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget proposes raising property tax revenue by $16,918,339 (a 2.31 percent increase) with a recommended tax rate of $0.6773 per $100 of assessed valuation, compared to the current FY2024 rate of $0.6725. The budget includes $26,172,914 in revenue from new property additions to the tax roll. This comprehensive budget document contains organizational information, executive messaging, and budget processes and policies to address the city's fiscal planning and strategic vision.
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Ordinance No. 27979-09-2025 appropriates funding for the City of Fort Worth's operating budget for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026) and establishes the capital improvement program. The ordinance authorizes 8,910 total positions and includes revenue projections of $641.4 million in property tax, $263 million in sales tax, and approximately $130.5 million in other revenues (taxes, licenses, permits, intergovernmental funds, and service charges). The budget was submitted by the City Manager on August 12, 2025, reviewed in council work sessions, and revised by the City Council before adoption.
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The City of Fort Worth adopted its FY2020 budget with a property tax revenue increase of $46,738,049 (8.8 percent) from the previous year, with $16,224,902 derived from newly added property. The municipal property tax rate was lowered from $0.785000 to $0.747500, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes totaled $827,991,475. The city council voted 5-3 in favor of budget adoption, with one member absent.
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The City of Fort Worth's FY2022 Recommended Annual Budget document outlines a budget increase of $42,924,585 (7.19% above the prior year), with $24,063,165 derived from newly added property to the tax roll. The city's proposed fiscal year 2022 tax rate is $0.73250 per $100 of assessed valuation, a decrease from the FY2021 rate of $0.74750 per $100 of assessed valuation. The budget document includes organizational information, budget development details, and the city's strategic vision and budget processes.
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The City of Fort Worth presented its FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report on February 18, 2025, receiving an unmodified (clean) audit opinion and multiple awards for financial reporting excellence from national organizations. The city's net position increased by $766.9 million to $5.54 billion, driven by revenue increases of $328 million (including $55.4 million in property taxes and $164.9 million in investment income) and a $220.4 million increase in expenditures across various departments. Outstanding bonded debt totaled $2.54 billion, while the city achieved reductions in its net pension liability ($31.7 million) and net other post-employment benefits liability ($33.5 million).
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The FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Fort Worth, Texas covers the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, and includes financial statements, management analysis, and audit information prepared by the Department of Financial Management Services. The document outlines the city's elected officials, city manager, and key financial staff responsible for preparing comprehensive financial reporting and accounting. The report contains introductory sections, financial statements including government-wide and fund financial statements, an independent auditor's report, and management's discussion and analysis of financial performance.
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The City of Fort Worth, Texas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2018 (ended September 30, 2018) presents the city's financial position and results of operations for the period. The report includes financial statements audited by Weaver and Tidwell LLP, with oversight by City Manager David Cooke and Interim Chief Financial Officer Kevin Gunn. The document comprises 252 pages containing introductory sections, financial statements, management discussion and analysis, and audit findings to provide transparency on the city's fiscal management and financial health.
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The City of Fort Worth adopted its FY 2020-2021 annual budget with a unanimous vote by City Council (9-0), which increases property tax revenue by $21.6 million (3.7%) over the prior year, with $18.7 million attributed to newly added properties. The municipal property tax rate remained unchanged at $0.747500, while the city carries total outstanding debt obligations of $951.4 million secured by property taxes. The budget document received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
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The City of Fort Worth adopted its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget, which increases property tax revenue by $11,601,369 (1.58 percent) compared to the previous year, with an additional $25,987,428 expected from newly added properties. The City Council unanimously approved the budget with all 11 members voting in favor. The municipal property tax rate remains unchanged at $0.672500, while the total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes stands at $1,335,366,771.
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The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget represents a 9.2% increase in property tax revenue compared to the previous year, raising an additional $65,264,597, with $21,759,142 of that revenue derived from newly added properties on the tax roll. The budget document includes organizational information, executive messaging, and detailed processes and policies for budget implementation. The budget received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
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The City of Fort Worth, Texas Annual Comprehensive Financial Report covers the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, and documents the city's complete financial activities, including audited financial statements and management analysis. The report was prepared by the Department of Financial Management Services under the leadership of City Manager David Cooke and Chief Financial Officer Reginald Zeno, with support from various accounting, treasury, purchasing, and financial systems staff. The document includes sections on introductory materials, financial statements, and an independent auditor's report, serving as the city's official financial disclosure for the 2022 fiscal year.
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This is the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Tarrant Appraisal District for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, prepared by the Finance Department. The report contains government-wide and fund financial statements, including statements of net position and activities, balance sheets, and budgetary comparison schedules, along with notes and required supplementary information on pension and OPEB liabilities. No specific budget figures or policy decisions are presented in this table of contents excerpt.
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