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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 082526-5.I - FY2027 GTEC Budget ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. Dlo'1526 'S 17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE 2027 PROPOSED PROJECT LIST OF THE GEORGETOWN TRANSPORTATION ENHANCHMENT CORPORATION (GTEC); APPROVING THE 2027 GTEC BUDGET; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City is required by State Law, the Amended Articles of Incorporation, and the Bylaws of the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), a Type B corporation, previously established pursuant to Vernon's Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., Article 5190.6 Section 4(B), to approve GTEC's annual operating budget; and WHEREAS, projects identified in the 2027 Project List are incorporated into the annual budget of GTEC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. SECTION 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby accepts the proposed project list included in the 2027 GTEC budget as approved by the GTEC Board on July 20, 2026, in accordance with State Law and the GTEC bylaws. SECTION 4. Budgetary expenses, such as administrative and non -project specific expenses, may be expended on or after the date of this resolution. SECTION 5. All resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed, and all other resolutions of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this resolution shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. If any provision of this resolution, or application thereof, to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this resolution, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this Resolution No. 0$ 252 (o - rJ . T Page 1 of 2 Description: 2027 GTEC Budget Resolution Date Approved: August 25, 2026 end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this resolution and the City Secretary to attest. This resolution shall become effective and be in full force and effect immediately in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. RESOLVED this 25th day of August, 2026. ATTEST: Robyn Den ore City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: kye sson City Attorney Resolution No. O$.�.lr';% - 5 • T Page 2 of 2 Description: 2027 GTEC Budget Resolution Date Approved: August 25, 2026 GEOR_ GETOWN TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT CORP FUND The purpose of the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation Fund (GTEC), a 4B Sales Tax Corporation, is to promote economic and community development within the City and the State of Texas through the payment of costs for streets, roads, drainage, and other related transportation system improvements including the payment of maintenance and operating expenses associated with such authorized projects. The funding source for GTEC is 1/2 cent of the City's sales tax rate. FISCAL YEAR 2026 Total revenues are projected to be $20.5 million. Sales tax collections are projected to end the year at $14.4 million,1% under budget. Interest Income is projected to come in over budget due to more earnings from bond proceeds. Total expenses are projected to be $69.2 million. Projects in progress for this year include San Gabriel Roundabout, Wolf Ranch Parkway widening, and Austin Avenue Enhancements. Total fund balance is projected to be $53.2 million, which includes a debt service reserve of $7.3 million and a contingency reserve of $3.6 million. FISCAL YEAR 2027 Budgeted revenues are expected to total $26.5 million. Sales Tax is estimated to increase 2% over FY2026 projections. Bond proceeds are budgeted at $8.4 million. Budgeted expenses total $50.9 million. This includes GTEC's total self-supporting debt service payments of $921 thousand in the find, and $6.4 million of transfers out to the General Debt service fund for previously issued debt for GTEC projects. Additionally, $5.4 million is appropriated in Operations for econcmic development projects that may come up during the fiscal year and $37.5 million of capital expense is budgeted. The CIP projects include Austin Ave Improvements, Southwestern Parking garage, TML parking garage, Spur 26, and Wolf Ranch Parkway. Total fund balance is projected to be $28.8 million by September 30th, 2027. This fund is budgeted to meet the policy of allocating 25% of sales tax as a contingency reserve at $3.7 million. This fund also meets a debt service reserve of $6.2 million. FY2025 IFY2026 I FY2027 Actuals Amended Budget Projected Base Budget Changes Proposed Budget Beginning Fund Balance 52,263,572 101,821.174 101,821,174 53,137,862 53,137,862 Operating 40002:SalesTaxes 42001:lnterest Income 14,075,281 2,842,115 14,566,542 1,684,000 14,420,876 3.104,439 14,726,139 2,783.090 14,726,139 2,783,080 Operating Revenue Total Operating Expense 16,917,396 16,250,542 17,525,315 17,509,219 17,509,229 Operations 855,958 642,931 655,583 648,779 648,779 Operating Expense Total 855,959 642,931 655,593 648,779 648,779 Available Operating Fund Balance 68,225,010 217,428,785 118,690,907 69,998,302 69,998,302 Non -Operating 44001:Grant Revenue 45003:Mlsc Reimbursements 46001:Bond Proceeds 46002:13ond Premium - 42,735,000 1.864,020 2,880,238 110,000 - 2,880,238 110,000 - 640,000 8,383,000 - 640,000 8,383,000 Non -Operating Revenue Total Non -Operating 44,599,020 2,990,238 2,990,238 9,023,000 9,023,000 Operations CIP Expense Transfers Debt Service 520,774 6,127,844 3,309,149 1,045.090 4,600,000 60,412,894 6,541,293 839,095 750,000 60,412,895 6,541,293 839,095 5,350,000 37,500,000 6,438,975 921,095 5,350,000 37,500,000 6,438,975 921,095 Non -Operating Expense 11,002,856 72,393,282 68,543,283 50,210,070 50,210,070 Ending Fund Balance 101,821,174 48,025,741 53,137,862 28,821,232 28,811,232 Reserves Contingency Debt Service Reserve 3:367,211 3956,415 3,641,635 7,276,535 3,641,635 7,276,535 3,681,535 6,200,225 3,681,535 6,200.225 Reserves Total 7,323,623 10,918,170 10,919,170 9,881,760 9,881,760 Available Fund Balance 94,497,551 37,107,571 42,219,692 18,929.472 18,929.472 7/13/20264:40 PM