PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: June 24, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 33230, previously approved on September 17, 2025, authorizing (1) certain transfers and appropriation adjustments for FY 2025-26 for the maintenance and operation of various departments, and activities; and (2) the City Manager to implement those adjustments - Not to exceed $5,825,626,725 - Financing: General Fund ($1,963,272,641), Enterprise, Internal Service, and Other Funds ($1,854,041,648), Grants, Trust, and Other Funds ($271,888,087), and Capital Funds ($1,736,424,349)
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BACKGROUND
On September 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the Operating, Grants/Trust, and Capital Budgets for FY 2025-26, by Ordinance No. 33230 and Resolution No. 25-1488.
City Charter does not allow for expenditure of City funds without sufficient appropriation (City Charter, Chapter XI, Section 6). Management has closely monitored revenues and expenses throughout the fiscal year to ensure compliance with City Charter. The amendments requested reflect: (1) appropriation adjustments previously approved by City Council; (2) adjustments to appropriations between departments, divisions, and purposes; (3) Enterprise, Internal Service, and Other Fund expenditure increases; (3) Grant, Trust, and Other funds expenditure increases; and (4) capital appropriation adjustments.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the Operating, Grants/Trust, and Capital Budgets for FY 2025-26, by Ordinance No. 33230 and Resolution No. 25-1488.
The Committee on Finance was briefed on the “FY 2025-26 Budget Appropriation Ordinance: Mid-Year Amendment” on May 26, 2026.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 18, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY25-26%20Memos/June%2024,%202026,%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Item%2026-1718A.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
General Fund $1,963,272,641
Enterprise, Internal Service, and Other Funds $1,854,041,648
Grants, Trust, and Other Funds $ 271,888,087
Capital Funds $1,736,424,349
Total $5,825,626,725