FY 2026 Budget Book

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GOVERNING BODY 
Function 
The 11100 Division funds the salaries and operating expenses for the Mayor, City Council, executive 
assistant and all other legal or professional services required for the legislative process of the City. All 
legislative powers and the determination of City policy are vested in the City Council. 
The Mayor and Council are responsible for enacting ordinances and resolutions, reviewing and adopting 
the annual budget, and through effective zoning providing for orderly growth and development of the 
City to ensure health, safety and welfare of its citizens. 
Major Goals & Objectives 
• Public Safety 
• Fiscal Responsibility 
• Economic Development and Responsible Business Growth 
• First Baptist Church Property Planning 
• Tolleson Pool Redevelopment 
• Emory Site Acquisition and Master Plan 
• Castellaw Site Acquisition and Plan 
• Windy Hill Site Acquisition and Plan 
• South Cobb Drive Corridor Re-Development 
• Ward 7 Connectivity/Opportunities 
• Code Enforcement (Staffing, Ordinances) 
• Walkability 
• Staff Training/Succession Planning 
• Technology and Communications 
• Continue with implementation of the City’s Strategic Plan  
• Environmental responsibility 
• Continue to provide high levels of services 
Performance Measures 
• Number of Strategic Plan goals Implemented 
• Ordinances and Resolutions Adopted 
• Energy and Conservation benchmarks and recognitions achieved 
• Training Seminars / Retreats 
• Feedback from Citizen Surveys and Communications 
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