CITY OF BETHLEHEM 2023 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS PROPOSED
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The City of Bethlehem 2023 Operating & Capital Budgets document presents a comprehensive budget proposal organized by fund and departmental structure. The General Fund section includes revenue summaries and resource allocations across multiple bureaus including elected officials, administration, information services, financial services, community and economic development, public works, facilities, recreation, police, fire, and EMS. The Water Fund maintains its own fund analysis, bureau resources, position summary, and debt service schedule. The document serves as a table of contents spanning 310 pages with detailed breakdowns of departmental budgets, positions, and expenditures across the city's operations and capital projects.
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