City of Euless
Overview
Euless's FY2025-26 budget grew 9.4% year-over-year, driven by strong sales tax collections and car-rental tax transfers, earning a Starbridge budget trend score of 90 — where Starbridge analyzes adopted budgets, leadership changes, capital programs, and fiscal indicators to score cities on budget direction and spending readiness (0-100). The city is proactively pursuing procurement across ERP ($1.5M), SCADA upgrades, Cityworks, and public safety and IT investments, with capital projects spanning infrastructure, parks, and community facilities.
Budget Analysis
Operating expenditures rose 9.4% driven by higher salaries and benefits, while declining debt service and one-time transfers have loosened fiscal constraints according to Starbridge budget intelligence data. Revenue growth stems from higher property and sales tax collections and strong car-rental tax transfers. The FY2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety with 24/7 police, fire, and EMS services, and official budget documents allocate funds to a $1.5M ERP system, SCADA upgrades, and Cityworks implementation.
Capital Projects
The city's capital program includes a S. Main Street Overlay Project from SH 10/Euless Blvd to S. Pipeline Road, currently underway. The FY2025-26 budget funds an animal shelter expansion, aquatic park and natatorium enhancements, traffic signal and intersection improvements, and park upgrades aligned with the Parks Master Plan. Technology investments include a $1.5M ERP implementation and SCADA upgrades.
Procurement Outlook
Euless is proactively pursuing procurement with a $1.5M ERP deployment, SCADA upgrades, Cityworks implementation, and public safety technology investments budgeted and funded. The city's loosened fiscal constraints, strong recurring revenue from sales and car-rental taxes, and explicit modernization agenda favor vendors offering enterprise systems, asset management, and public safety solutions with a strong business case.