FY2018 Annual Budget
A summary of revenues, initiatives included in each of the city's operating funds, and a description of the capital improvements plan and employee compensation. Also included is detailed information on the various funds along with a long-range forecast for each of the major operating funds.
An overview of budget reductions as approved by City Council on October 17.
Please see the Property Tax page for additional information on City property taxes
Amended Budget Emphasizes Harvey Recovery Efforts, Property Reappraisal Available for Residents
October 20, 2017
In addition to budget reductions necessary to respond to current economic conditions, the budget amendment approved by the Sugar Land City Council on Oct. 19 also included an intentional emphasis on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.
City Council Approves Budget Cuts, Keeps City Pool Open
October 19, 2017
City Council recently approved more than $1.5 million in reductions to the fiscal year 2018 budget, cuts needed to address lower than budgeted sales tax – particularly in the oil and gas related business sectors – and property tax revenues.
Information that aims to dispel rumors about the ongoing budget process.
Budget Workshops
A series of workshops touching on budget specifics were held in the month of August. Below you can access video and presentations for each.
General Fund August 3 |
Presentation | Video |
Property Tax and Debt Service August 10 |
Presentation | Video |
Enterprise Funds - Utility, Surface Water, Airport, Solid Waste August 17 |
Presentation | Video |
Capital Projects/Five Year CIP August 24 |
Presentation | Video |
Other Funds, Compensation and Benefits, Tourism, Corporations August 31 |
Presentation | |
Tuesday, Aug. 22 | Presentation | Video |
Tuesday, Sept. 5 | Presentation | |
Proposed Budget Presentation
In the face of declining revenues, the city is taking measures to ensure financial resiliency and plan for the future.