City of Belton
Elected & Governing Officials (10)
Charter & Enabling Framework
Charter of the City of Belton
The fundamental organic law and home-rule constitution of the City of Belton, establishing council-manager governance, local self-government authority, legislative procedures, taxation powers, and citizen initiative, referendum, and recall powers under Article XI of the Texas Constitution.
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BELTON PREAMBLE We, the citizens of the City of Belton, Texas, in order to establish a home-rule municipal government providing for order, local freedom, accountability, and the protection of individual rights and property, do hereby adopt this Home-Rule Charter. ARTICLE I. FORM OF GOVERNMENT The municipal government provided by this charter shall be known as the "Council-Manager Government." Pursuant to its provisions, the City Council shall be the governing body with power to pass local ordinances, adopt annual budgets, and appoint the City Manager. ARTICLE II. POWERS OF THE CITY The City shall have all powers granted to home-rule cities by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including ad valorem property taxation, police powers, and the maintenance of public infrastructure. ARTICLE III. CITIZEN RECALL, INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM The voters of the City reserve the power of direct legislation by initiative and referendum, and the power to recall any elected officer upon petition.
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
Adopted FY 2026 municipal budget for City of Belton totaling $42.00M. Allocates $14.20M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $4.91M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $5.04M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.5400 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,795.
Adopted FY 2025 municipal budget for City of Belton totaling $39.82M. Allocates $13.46M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $4.66M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $4.78M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.5300 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,702.
Adopted FY 2024 municipal budget for City of Belton totaling $37.88M. Allocates $12.80M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $4.43M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $4.55M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.5300 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,619.
Adopted FY 2023 municipal budget for City of Belton totaling $35.07M. Allocates $11.85M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $4.10M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $4.21M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.5200 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,499.
Adopted FY 2022 municipal budget for City of Belton totaling $32.68M. Allocates $11.04M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $3.82M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $3.92M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.5100 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,396.