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Fort Worth's new budget is here, and it's a mixed bag for your wallet. Good news: property taxes might go down! Bad news: some city fees could be going up.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 11 mentions in the last 30 days, 17 the 60 before, 16 the 90 before that.
The city is allocating millions of dollars across various capital projects to ensure long-term infrastructure health.
Residents will benefit from improved water reliability, better park facilities, and upgraded city trails.
Property owners will see an increase in their city tax bill.
Prevents potential environmental impact from an auto repair shop near the Trinity River.
The project is expected to create 495 new jobs with an average wage of $75,000.
The project will occupy over a million square feet of currently vacant space and create 700 new jobs.
This update aims to make the area more walkable and attractive for new businesses and homes.
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The city is weighing a $4.35 billion budget for next year, balancing revenue shifts from property appraisals against department needs and a proposed 70.2-cent tax rate.