S2 E2: Understanding City Budget

Welcome to Roses & Weeds! A City of Tyler podcast that is here 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 Julie Goodgame bring in special guests City of Tyler Managing Director Stephanie Franklin and City Manager Edward Broussard to talk City Budget and help you learn where your tax dollars are being spent.This episode features the highlights of the fiscal year 2020-21 City of Tyler budget, which is the blueprint of how our City government operates on a daily basis.Join us to learn how city departments navigated a budget process in the midst of a global pandemic and what changes were necessary to continue offering a great level of service to our residents and visitors. Additionally, explore the differences between the general and enterprise funds that work together to provide services and infrastructure in the City of Tyler.Supporting resources mentioned in this episode: -FY2020-21 Budget Presentation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax13_h3UJh8&feature=youtu.be-Break down your tax bill and how it’s being sent to each taxing entity at www.Smith.TruthInTaxes.comRoses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler’s Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at [email protected] and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.Recordings of City Council, as well as Meeting Agendas, can be found at CityofTyler.org. City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave. Roses & Weeds is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at [email protected] and be sure to use #RosesAndWeeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.