Irving reviews FY 2025–26 budget

Staff Report

Irving—The Irving City Council convened its annual Budget Retreat on Aug. 14, setting the stage for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26 budget planning. While specific figures have not yet been released, the session outlined priorities and launched the public engagement process ahead of formal budget hearings later this month.

Last year, the city adopted a $306 million General Fund to support core services and approved an overall budget of about $924.5 million for FY 2025, with major investments in infrastructure, public safety, and city operations.

During the budget retreat the council discussed topics such as infrastructure investment, public safety needs, economic development, community services, and potential property tax adjustments.

In FY24-25 planning, the council spotlighted its “Future in Focus.” The framework includes five overarching goals, a vibrant economy, infrastructure investment, sense of community, government sustainability, safe and beautiful city with 18 operational strategies aimed at service and quality-of-life enhancements. 

Why the Retreat Matters

The budget retreat sets the tone for departmental priorities and funding alignments for FY26.

The retreat kickstarts public participation, often leading to budget hearings and council deliberations later in August and September.

It demonstrates Irving’s continued dedication to fiscal visibility and structured planning, especially as the budget year begins Oct. 1. 

What’s Next?

Budget hearings and formal deliberations will be held, where public comments and revised numbers will be introduced.

Updates on tax rate proposals, departmental funding, and exact FY 25–26 figures should become available via council documentation and budget packets posted on Irving’s official site. 

Residents are encouraged to continue offering input via the Ask the BFFs portal as preparations for the final budget gain momentum. 

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