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Ord. 2026-3.City of Watauga (Tarrant County)

Consider action to adopt an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas, adopting the Capital Outlay Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031; providing for repeal; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 60/100
Passed: 2026-08-24 • Effective: 2026-08-24

Executive Summary & Impact

The 5-year Capital Outlay Plan (COP) outlines the capital costs associated with providing City services to include vehicles, equipment, and technology and identifies funding sources for replacement of these items.   The COP summarizes capital outlay items by Category/Type and Funding Source, and provides detailed listings by fund and department.  This plan will be reviewed and updated annually through a committee process that includes all City departments.  <br><br>The 5-year COP identifies funding needs and a replacement schedule for capital equipment, vehicles and technology totaling $987,136  The Equipment Replacement Fund will fund $358,436 with the remaining coming from the General, Water/Sewer, and Storm Drain Funds.  These items have been included in the City Manager's Proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.  The Capital Outlay Plan is attached as "Exhibit A".

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

3. • City of Watauga City Council Regular Meeting2026-08-24
Consider action to adopt an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas, adopting the Capital Outlay Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031; providing for repeal; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Approve to adopt the budget for the FY 2026-2027

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF WATAUGA
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-3. (Agenda Item 3.)
Meeting: City of Watauga City Council Regular Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-08-24
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
The 5-year Capital Outlay Plan (COP) outlines the capital costs associated with providing City services to include vehicles, equipment, and technology and identifies funding sources for replacement of these items.   The COP summarizes capital outlay items by Category/Type and Funding Source, and provides detailed listings by fund and department.  This plan will be reviewed and updated annually through a committee process that includes all City departments.  <br><br>The 5-year COP identifies funding needs and a replacement schedule for capital equipment, vehicles and technology totaling $987,136  The Equipment Replacement Fund will fund $358,436 with the remaining coming from the General, Water/Sewer, and Storm Drain Funds.  These items have been included in the City Manager's Proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.  The Capital Outlay Plan is attached as "Exhibit A".