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 2026-27 City of Keller Crime Control and Prevention District Budget.
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Background:
In November 2021, Keller voters reauthorized the Crime Control and Prevention District’s one-quarter-cent sales tax for a 15-year period. The dedicated sales tax supports voter-approved law enforcement initiatives, including police vehicles and equipment, technology improvements, the police accreditation program, facility improvements, debt service associated with the police facility, and capital replacement needs.
The seven-member Keller Crime Control and Prevention District (KCCPD) Board is responsible for reviewing and adopting the District’s annual budget.
Unlike the Keller Development Corporation and Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund budgets, the KCCPD budget is not incorporated into the City’s annual operating budget. Instead, it follows a separate public hearing and approval process established by Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code.
On June 24, 2026, the KCCPD Board held a public hearing and unanimously adopted the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Under state law, the City Council must hold a public hearing and either approve or reject the budget submitted by the KCCPD Board. The City Council may not amend the proposed budget. If the City Council rejects the budget, the City Council and KCCPD Board must meet jointly to amend and approve a final budget before the fiscal year begins on October 1, 2026.
The proposed budget continues to support the voter-approved use of KCCPD funds for law enforcement vehicles and equipment, facility improvements, technology, accreditation, debt service, and long-term capital replacement needs.
Budget Impact:
Crime Control Budget Summary:
Beginning Fund Balance $3,354,311
Total Revenues $2,541,626
Administration $168,028
Operations $576,131
Facility Improvements $75,000
Technology Improvements $401,031
Capital Replacement $657,931
Debt Service $528,600
Total Expenditures $2,406,721
Net Change in Fund Balance $134,905
Ending Fund Balance $3,489,216
Financial Considerations:
The continued use of KCCPD funds for police vehicles, equipment, technology, facility improvements, debt service, and long-term capital replacement reduces the amount of public safety infrastructure that must otherwise be supported by the City’s General Fund and property tax revenues.
Historically, this dedicated funding source has provided an estimated annual property tax equivalent of approximately three cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
The KCCPD Board held a public hearing on June 24, 2026, and unanimously adopted the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
The City Council public hearing provides residents with an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed budget before the Council takes action.
Alternatives:
In accordance with Section 363.205 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council must approve or reject the budget submitted by the KCCPD Board. The City Council may not amend the proposed budget.
If the City Council rejects the budget, the City Council and KCCPD Board must meet jointly to amend and approve a final budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2026.
Council Action:
Approve a resolution adopting the Keller Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.