To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Bradley G. Fortune, Chief of Police
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Keller Crime Control and Prevention District Budget.
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Background:
In November 2021, Keller voters re-authorized the continuation of the Crime Control and Prevention District ¼ cent sales tax for a 15-year term. The dedicated sales tax funds key law enforcement initiatives, including construction of Phase II of the police facility, annual vehicle and technology replacements, the police accreditation program, and a capital replacement fund for long-term facility and equipment needs. The seven-member Keller Crime Control and Prevention District (KCCPD) Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the annual operating budget.
Unlike the budgets for the Keller Development Corporation and the Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund, the KCCPD budget is not part of the City’s overall operating budget and follows an earlier, separate public hearing process as required by the Texas Local Government Code.
On June 18, 2025, the KCCPD Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Under state law, the City Council is required to hold a second public hearing and either approve or reject the proposed budget. Amendments by the Council are not permitted. If the Council rejects the budget, a joint meeting with the Board must be held to revise and adopt a final version before the fiscal year begins on October 1.
The proposed budget supports the voter-approved use of funds for law enforcement vehicles, equipment, facility improvements, technology upgrades, and accreditation costs.
Budget Impact:
Crime Control Budget Summary:
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $3,317,702
Total Revenue $2,467,356
Administration/Accreditation Program $174,323
Operations $820,916
• Vehicle Replacement & Equipment ($761,208)
Facility Improvements $83,877
Technology Improvements $411,190
Capital Replacement $266,200
Debt Service (Building) $528,600
Total FY 2022-23 Proposed Expenditures: $ 2,285,106
Net Change in Fund Balance: $182,249
Financial Considerations:
The continued use of KCCPD funds for capital projects, police vehicles, equipment, and technology has proven cost-effective. This approach has reduced the reliance on property taxes to support public safety infrastructure-resulting in an estimated savings of approximately three cents on the property tax rate each year.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
The KCCPD Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget on June 18, 2025.
Alternatives:
Under Local Government Code Chapter 363.205, the City Council must approve or reject the proposed budget submitted by the KCCPD Board. The governing body may not amend the budget. If rejected, a joint meeting must be held to amend and adopt a final version prior to October 1.
Council Action:
Approval of the Keller Crime Control and Prevention District budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.