Approved Budget Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Kyle City Council unanimously approved the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 at a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2025.     

The $172.6 million budget allows all city programs and services to continue at their current levels and includes strategic investments in new positions, equipment and infrastructure as well as a reduction in the total property tax rate.    

The total property tax rate in the approved budget will decrease from $0.5201 per $100 of taxable valuation to $0.5082, a decrease of 2.3%. The City of Kyle's portion of a homeowner’s property tax bill is only 19.6% of the total tax bill based on current tax rates. The other 80% of the tax bill is for property taxes charged by the other taxing jurisdictions including the school district, Hays County, emergency services districts, Austin Community College, conservation and ground water districts.  

Property taxes paid to the City of Kyle make up approximately 30% of the city’s General Fund. Sales tax revenue makes up another 30%, while other fees and service revenues cover the remaining 40%.  

The approved budget follows priorities City Council identified in budget work sessions. Those priorities included beautification, downtown redevelopment, green spaces within the Brick and Mortar District and infrastructure investments.  

Council approved $121.2 million in total CIP spending for Fiscal Year 2022, including $18.1 million for street maintenance and reconstruction, and $11 million for the expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant.  

A total of $7.54 million was allocated for park development and $0.62 million for beautification of high-profile corridors and citywide projects. Downtown park redevelopment on City Square received $1.8 million and $3.1 million was allocated for a downtown mixed-use building. Approved Brick and Mortar District funding includes $8.1 million for Heroes Memorial Park, $4.1 million for La Verde and $1.94 million for the Cultural Trail.  

The approved budget also includes no increase in storm drainage fees, no increase in wastewater service rates, a 6% increase in water service rates and a 2.51% increase in solid waste service rates per contract terms with Texas Disposal Systems. Other fees and charges for various city services remain the same.   

The City Council conducted a total of five budget workshops that included public hearings where residents were able to communicate their concerns about the budget to the council. The council also heard presentations from city staff on each department’s proposed budget.    

Read Budget Fact Sheet 

Budget Development Timeline FY2021-2022: 

• Saturday and Sunday, April 17 & April 18, 2021 - City Council's annual Visioning Workshop.
• Monday, April 19, 2021 - Based on City Council's Visioning Workshop, city manager shares goals, expectations, and budget guidelines with the department directors.
• ​Monday, April 26, 2021 - Deadline for Department Directors to submit new budget requirements for positions, support costs, CIP, vehicles, and equipment in preparation for Council Budget Worksession #1 on May 1, 2021.
• Friday, April 30, 2021 - Chief Appraiser (HaysCAD) provides certified preliminary estimates for property valuations to City. 
• Saturday, May 1, 2021 - Council Budget Worksession #1 (Special Called City Council Meeting)  
  • City manager and department directors present "new" budget needs to City Council. City Council provides feedback, project priorities, and direction to city manager for the development of the City's FY 2021-2022 Proposed Operating and CIP Budgets.  
• Friday, May 28, 2021 - Deadline for Department Directors to submit proposed FY 2021-2022 line item budgets for Council Budget Work session #2 on June 26, 2021.
• Monday, June 7, 2021 thru Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - Department Directors Meet with City Manager to review and finalize CYE's, Proposed Line Item Budgets, CIP Spending Plan and Revenue Projections
• Saturday, June 26, 2021 - Council Budget Worksession #2 (Special Called City Council Meeting) VIDEO 
  • City manager and department directors present "preliminary" proposed Operating and CIP Budgets to City Council. City Council provides feedback and direction to city manager for final changes to the city's proposed budget for FY 2021-2022. 
• Sunday, July 25, 2021 - Deadline for Chief Appraiser (HaysCAD) to provide Certified Property Tax Valuations to City. 
• Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - City Manager sends proposed line item budget and CIP spending plan to City Council. 
• Saturday, July 31, 2021 - Budget Worksession #3 (Special Called City Council Meeting) VIDEO 
  • City Manager presents proposed budget for FY 2021-2022 to City Council 
• Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 - Budget Worksession #4 (Regular City Council Meeting) VIDEO 
  • Public Hearing - Budget and Tax Rate 
  • 1st Reading: Budget Ordinance 
  • 1st Reading: Property Tax Rate Ordinance 
• Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 - Budget Worksession #5 (Special Called City Council Meeting) VIDEO 
  • Public Hearing - Budget and Tax Rate 
  • 2nd Reading: Budget Ordinance 
  • 2nd Reading: Property Tax Rate Ordinance