Gun Barrel City treasurer reports near-budget revenues, strong reserves and ongoing vacancies
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Summary
City Treasurer Mickey Rainey reported to council that, through Aug. 30, 2025, the city had realized most budgeted revenue, with sales tax beating budget by roughly $79,675, total reserves of about $3.95 million, and several open public-safety positions.
City Treasurer Mickey Rainey presented the city's quarterly financial report through Aug. 30, 2025, telling council the city had completed 92 percent of fiscal year 2025 and that overall revenues were close to budget.
"The city has completed 92% or 11 out of 12 months for fiscal year 2025 as of 08/30/2025," Rainey said. He reported sales tax was about 93.9% and noted that through the reporting period sales tax was approximately $79,675 over budget. Rainey said the city's total reserves at the August close were $3,947,482.85 and that the calculated 90-day reserve remained $1,379,130.
On expenses, Rainey said total expenditures were about 95.15% through August. He provided department-level spending shares and listed personnel changes: recent hires included dispatcher Destiny Hood and police officers A.J. Martinez and Johnny Martinez; open positions included the fire chief post, four police officer slots and two dispatchers.
Why this matters: Rainey's report informed the council's discussion of the 2025-26 proposed budget and demonstrated available reserves for capital and emergency needs.
Questions from council followed and staff clarified personnel and timing items. Rainey and the city manager said September month-end items were being held open for final closeout before auditing.
