Residents of Allen, mark your calendars because the city's financial blueprint for the coming year is up for discussion and your voice matters. On Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., during the City Council meeting at Allen City Hall, there will be public hearings on the City’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year and the tax rate recommended by the City Manager. The new fiscal year is set to kick off on Oct. 1, bridging today’s needs with tomorrow’s expectations, according to the City of Allen.
The number to know here is $0.4189, this is the "not to exceed" tax rate put forward, which, if you're keeping track with your calculators and budget sheets at home, reflects a slight dip from the current rate of $0.4205 by just $0.0016, but hey, who couldn't use a little relief these days even if it's slight, and yes every penny does count when you're balancing the books.
For those Allen city buffs or concerned citizens wanting more details, the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program was presented during the Aug. 13 Council meeting, it's like getting a sneak peek into the city's infrastructure dreams and realities for the next few years, infrastructure that keeps our community standing strong and our lives flowing smoother in ways often unseen.
