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New Budget Year; A Few New Changes
The Arlington City Council has adopted a $370
million operating budget for the City of Arlington.
The budget funds a continuation of many core city
services and programs without a property tax rate
increase. It was unanimously approved on Sept. 22.
“This budget is presented at a time of unprecedented
financial uncertainties,” said City Manager Jim
Holgersson.
“Many tough decisions were made to continue our
history of good fiscal management while focusing on
community priorities.”
By reducing an unallocated reserve fund by $1.5
million, the City of Arlington avoided widespread
layoffs and service cuts and compensation/benefit
reductions for its employees.
Expenditures were reduced by $2.8 million through
the elimination of 22 vacant positions and
reductions in travel and training budgets.
This year’s budget process included community town
hall meetings, afternoon work sessions, focus group
discussions and a survey of employees.
Arlington’s property tax rate remains unchanged at
.6480 cents per $100 valuation. Arlington remains a
top employer with a workforce of more than 2,400.
The new budget year begins Oct. 1.
A Few Changes
Beginning Oct. 1, Arlington residents will notice a
few changes in their favorite environmental
programs.
Fall Cleanup Days are Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, allowing
residents to make unlimited trips to the Arlington
Landfill for safe, free disposal of waste materials.
Items such as brush, tires, furniture, carpet,
lumber and other large, bulky materials must be
securely loaded, tied down and covered. Proof of
Arlington residency is required. Spring Cleanup Days
will be announced later this year.
On Oct. 1, you will also notice a few changes in
Municipal Court. Lobby office hours have been
reduced one hour on weekdays and closed on Saturday.
There are still a variety of ways to pay a fine or
citation, including by phone, online or at any
authorized payment location in the city.
For more
information, click here.
In the City Manager’s Office, a Deputy City Manager
rotation means changes in executive leadership.
Fiona Allen transitions from Capital Investment to
Economic Development, which includes the Convention
Center, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Community
Development and Planning, Economic Development and
Municipal Airport.
Trey Yelverton transitions from Economic Development
to Neighborhood Services, which includes Community
Services, Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Police
and Fire departments.
Gilbert Perales transitions from Neighborhood
Services to Strategic Support, which includes
Information Technology, Workforce Services,
Municipal Court and Financial and Management
Resources departments.
Bob Byrd transitions from Strategic Support to
Capital Investment, which includes the departments
of Public Works and Transportation and Water
Utilities.
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