1. $524,684—The projected decrease in revenue raised from property taxes compared to last year

The city voted to keep the tax rate the same as last year, at $0.7425 per $100 valuation. However, the revenue the city expects to raise from property taxes this year is down due to a decrease in the assessed value of property within city limits. City Manager Austin Bleess said the drop in value can largely be attributed to industrial values being down after Goodman Manufacturing completed the first phase of its relocation out of Jersey Village and into the Daikin Texas Technology Plant in Waller.

2. $2 million—The amount of money going toward flood mitigation projects in this year's budget

The single biggest line item for capital improvements this year is tied to flood mitigation. City officials are investing $2 million in a variety of projects, including building an earth barrier around the Jersey Meadow Golf Course that could prevent up to $750,000 in damages in future 100-year floods. The $2 million also covers the cost of design for street drainage improvements around Wall Street.

3. $4,922,000—The total amount of money being spent on capital improvements

This amount includes the $2 million being spent on flood mitigation projects detailed above. Other capital improvements the city is looking into for the 2017-18 fiscal year include $1.4 million for renovations of the public works facility on Taylor Road, $250,000 for the installation of a splash pad and $800,000 for a project to install an irrigation system for the Jersey Meadow Golf Course using gray water from the city's waste water treatment plant. The irrigation project is expected to save the city money in the long-term by eliminating the need to pump water to the course, a task that currently costs an estimated $200,000 per year.

4. $4.5 million—The amount of sales tax revenue projected for 2017-18

Bleess said sales tax revenue has remained strong throughout Hwy. 290 construction and could increase over the coming years as the city ramps up economic development efforts. "The TIRZ district we created holds a lot of potential for the city, not just in the coming year but for future years," Bleess said. "It’s not 'if you build it they will come.' It’s 'They will come as we will build it.'"

5. 11—The number of years Jersey Village has voted to keep the tax rate the same

Council is expected to adopt the tax rate of $0.7425 per $100 valuation at its Oct. 16 meeting.