Aug. 15, 2022
 City of Tyler Councilmembers and Mayor photographed at the Tyler Rose Garden. Left to right; Councilmembers Brad Curtis, Shirley McKellar, James Wynne, Mayor Don Warren, Councilmembers Stuart Hene, Bob Westbrook, and Broderick McGee
Improvements to public safety, services, and employee retention top City budget priorities
 "Tyler Transformed" Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget graphic showing an arial photograph of the construction on the new W.T. Brookshire Conference Center at the Rose Complex in a rose shaped overlay.
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Tyler City Council was presented with the FY 2023 proposed budget. The theme, “Tyler Transformed,” outlines the City of Tyler’s commitment to maintaining quality services as the community grows while enacting meaningful change to better the City’s workforce and business practices.
“This budget continues our tradition of responsible government spending while accounting for our residents’ needs: smooth roadways, improved traffic flow, expanded drainage systems, upgraded water and sewer systems, and state-of-the-art facilities,” said Tyler Mayor Don Warren. “It also reflects our commitment to growth and change in how we do business.”
The City is proposing a $228.1 million budget for fiscal year 2023. $26.3 million will be spent on capital projects paid for in cash by the Half-Cent Sales Tax fund.
The Half-Cent Sales Tax has been vital to building new roads and facilities, improving parks, investing in drainage and rebuilding City streets. This budget, called the Capital Improvement budget, will be adopted at a later date.
Information on Proposed Tax Rate
A tax rate of $0.261850 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of Tyler.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $2,038,668 or 7.54%, and of that $462,604 is revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Opportunities for public input on the budget
Residents can provide input on the proposed budget by attending one of two Council meetings at Tyler City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave. on the following dates:
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Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 9 a.m.
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Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m.
Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Sept. 14 meeting at Tyler City Hall.
To view the entire budget presentation, proposed tax rate and property tax calculator, visit www.CityofTyler.org
New water rate plan on tap to upgrade infrastructure, promote conservation
Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) wants to change how customers are charged. As part of the fiscal year ’23 budget process, TWU is proposing to move from a declining rate structure (where water and sewer services become cheaper the more you use) to a uniform volumetric rate structure where you pay the same rate regardless of utilization.
“Tyler is one of the last cities in Texas on a declining rate structure,” said City Manager Edward Broussard. “This is a needed change to promote water conservation and equity within our system.”
The new structure will be phased in over the next five years. As part of the shift, the City will no longer subsidize the first 2,000 gallons of each customer’s bill. Customers will be charged for the total amount of water they use.
 Graphic depicting the projected water rates for residential customers who use 5,000, 7,000 and 10,000 gallons of water per month.
If approved, TWU customers will see an increase of about $20 on their monthly bill. This increase accounts for approximately $12 previously subsidized for the customer’s first 2,000 gallons of water usage on the bills. The stormwater collection fees will increase by 1% to reflect costs of maintaining the City’s drainage system. An increase of $5.08 for the regulatory compliance fee is also necessary to service the debt on the $250 million dollar rehabilitation of Tyler’s sanitary sewer system.
Residential solid waste fees will also increase by $1.28 for twice-weekly collection. Like Water Utilities, trash pickup is an enterprise fund that must generate their operating revenue through the services they provide. In addition to trash pickup, residents receive code enforcement on-demand and community beautification programs, including graffiti removal, parks cleanup, roadside trash pickup and more through this fee.
Have you listened to our podcast? Roses & Weeds was created to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Payton Weidman talk to Code Enforcement Manager Chris Lennon and Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Robert Chiasson. Together they discuss what Code Enforcement is and how it helps our community.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.
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2021-22 Annual Report is available
Graphic art depicting the covers of the English and Spanish versions of the 2021-22 Annual Report. "2021 Annual Report, Called to Serve and Protect"
Liberty Hall is once again a hub of entertainment in downtown Tyler, and resonates again, now with music, theater, comedy and classic films. This 1930s building has been rebuilt to become a centerpiece for the performing arts in the heart of Tyler's new Downtown Business, Arts and Culture District.
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Click on the links below to read the full press release
Shiloh Road water storage tank upgrades approved to improve pressure, quality
Council approves upgrades for more than two miles of sewer lines in north end of the City
Tyler Animal Services offers free adoptions with donations
TWU encourages customers to continue practicing good water stewardship
Learn more about your Council in action
The Tyler City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave.
Council agendas are available on our website, where residents can also find the link to submit participation forms for future Council meetings.
Tyler City Council meetings are broadcast on Suddenlink Cable Channel 3 at 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Council meetings are also available on Youtube, Facebook and our website.
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