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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 The La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Services District (ESD) Board approved the FY 2021-22 ESD Budget on July 15, 2021. Texas Local Government Code Section 344.205 requires the governing body of a municipality that created the District hold a public hearing to consider the budget adopted by the Board. Concluding the public hearing, the governing body shall either accept or reject the budget adopted by the Board. ESD funded by ¼ cent sales tax Sales tax revenue to remain flat for FY 2022 The ESD Board did not approve the EMS request for upgrading the radio system as presented to Council at the pre- budget retreat ($168,421 for 1st year). Staff will meet the Board in late August or September to provide more details to the entire City radio system and any future needs of departments. If the Board approves amending the FY 2021-22 budget, staff will return to Council at a later date to accept or reject the Boards amended request. Increases to charges for services expenditures primarily related to increase in cost for motor pool lease fees for replacement vehicles and equipment for Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression and EMS.