Tradition of Excellence FY 2009 Budget
On August 15, 2008 City of Southlake City Manager Shana Yelverton filed the proposed FY 2009 budget titled Tradition of Excellence. The budget covers the fiscal year starting October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2009
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Notice of Vote for Tax Revenue Increase
Online Edition
To explain how the City Manager's Office, the Finance Department and all other departments produced this document, please check the City's Budget 101 page. The FY 2009 adopted budget is divided by chapter with the ability to be downloaded and printed off your computer. A hard copy of the budget is available at the City Secretary's Office. 
- Transmittal Letter - City Manager's letter to the City Council giving them a general overview.
- Awards and Recognition
- Strategic Direction - An explanation of the City's Strategic Management System and its corresponding map which is the cornerstone for budget development.
- Departmental Summaries
- Supplemental Requests - Budget requests which are above the department's target budget.
- Capital Improvement Program - The FY 2009 plan for capital expenditures proposed for funding. The CIP is a 5 year plan for the physical development of the City. For more information regarding ongoing projects please visit the City of Southlake's Construction News page.
- Fund Summaries - Tabled numeric information of the City's fund accounting system including the General Fund, Utility Fund, Debt Service and the Special Revenue Funds.
- Unfunded Needs - Requests made by the departments which were cut during the budget process.
- Financial Trends - Information concerning growth, property valuations, building permits etc.
- Tax Rate Allocation
- Debt Schedules - Summary of General Obligation, revenue and Southlake Parks Development Corporation (SPDC), principal and interest requirements.
- Public Trust Managing Municipal Resources - Checklist of the department's obligations with regards to the City's financial resources.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Budget Glossary
Tradition of Excellence FY 2009 Proposed Budget Fast Facts - Click here for a brief overview of the documents main points
Tradition of Excellence FY 2009 Proposed Budget Press Release (PDF)