Budget and Information Management

Overview

The Budget and Information Management Division is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the City's Annual Budget and Work Program, preparing the annual update to the City's Capital Improvements Plan and ensuring the funds are used as appropriated by the City Council.

Special Duties

In addition, the Budget and Information Management Division performs special duties and analyzes data from various sources to provide information needed by the Chief Financial Officer, the Mayor and the City Council in making key decisions.

Finally, the Budget and Information Management Division reviews performance measures and quarterly reports submitted by other City divisions to ensure their accuracy.

FAQs

What is the City's total budget?

The total 2023 Adopted City budget is $216,748,000 and was adopted at the November 15, 2022 City Council meeting. State law requires municipalities’ budgets to be on a calendar year (January - December).

The total 2024 Adopted City budget is $241,677,000 and was adopted at the November 21, 2023 City Council meeting. State law requires municipalities’ budgets to be on a calendar year (January - December).

What is a City budget?

One of the most important documents of any municipality is the annual city budget. It establishes how public funding will be spent and outlines the spending priorities for the future calendar year. Costs for everyday services such as trash pick-up, police patrol, fire response, water services, street repair and parks and recreation programs are itemized in the budget.

How is the City's budget developed?

The City’s fiscal year is the same as the calendar year and runs from January 1 through December 31. State law requires, under either mayoral or city manager form of government, that the annual proposed budget be presented to the City Council by December 1 of the current year, and requires that the City Council approve a budget by February 1 of the budget year. These requirements drive the deadlines and timelines for the operating budget process.

What are "funds" and why does the City have them?

The City receives revenues from many different sources. Most of them have restrictions on how they can be used. For example, money from the Federal Government (Community Development Block Grant or CDBG funds) must be used in low and moderate census track areas. Monies received through sewer fees must be used to operate and maintain the City’s sewer system. The General Fund is supported by taxes and fees and generally has no restrictions on their use.

What is the General Fund portion of the City's budget?

The total 2023 General Fund budget is $64,844,000. This fund is supported by taxes and fees.

The total 2024 General Fund budget is $73,353,000. This fund is supported by taxes and fees.

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