Adopted Budget FY 2018-2019

Operating revenues are budgeted to increase $42K from last year’s budget and operating expenditures will also
increase by $275K from last year’s level. Major capital outlay projects are appropriated in the Airport Capital
Improvements Project fund and funded via a transfer of funds from Airport operating budget will decrease by
$571K. Working capital is expected to settle in at $6M.
Metro McAllen Fund
The Metro McAllen Fund is used to account for the activities of the City’s public transportation system.
Absent grant revenues and transfers-in, fare revenues will decrease by $80K due to a drop in ridership. FTA and
TxDOT grants are expected to provide $1.8M in operating and capital expenditures. In addition, the
Development Corp is providing funding of $925K, which will fund operations and provide local match for the
FTA grants activity. Operating expenses are expected to drop slightly. A Planning Outreach Specialist was added
to the workforce. The individual projects to be undertaken are presented in the related section of this budget
document. Working capital is expected to amount to $557K by the end of the year.
Bus Terminal Fund
The Bus Terminal Fund is used to account for revenues and expenses for the bus terminal located in Downtown
McAllen.
Funding of this fund is from grants and transfer-in from the Development Corporation fund. Overall there is an
increase of revenues of $86K. Capital expenditures amount to $7M funded with Federal Transportation
Administrative and local funds. Operating expenses will minimally decreased. The individual projects to be
undertaken are presented in page 282 of this budget document. Working capital is expected to increase to $1.1M
by year end.
McAllen International Toll Bridge Fund
The Bridge Fund is used to account for revenues and expenses for the International Toll Bridge located between Hidalgo,
Texas and Downtown Reynosa, Mexico.
Southbound car crossings at the Hidalgo Bridge decreased by 1.2% from the previous year. Revenues is
projected to remain flat taking into consideration the instability in Mexico until it subsides. Considering the
Anzalduas Bridge, the system-wide held steady at last year’s numbers. Operating expenses are budgeted to
increase $31K. Working capital will remain at $1.2M by year-end.
Anzalduas International Crossing Fund
The Anzalduas International Crossing Fund is used to account for revenues and expenses for the International Toll Bridge
located between south of Mission, Texas and Northwestern Reynosa, Mexico.
Southbound car crossings at the Anzalduas Bridge have been budgeted to decrease by $689K, mostly attributed to
the crossings of vehicles offset by an increase in empty commercial traffic. Working capital is expected to be $86K
by year end.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Inter-Departmental Service Fund
The Inter–Department Service Fund was established to finance and account for services, materials, and supplies furnished
to the various departments for the City, and on a limited basis, to other local governmental agencies. These services are
provided on a cost reimbursement basis.
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