About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget
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This document is an informational series from the City of Madison explaining the city's budget process and structure. It covers two main budget types—the capital budget (which funds long-term infrastructure projects like roads and housing, primarily through borrowing) and the operating budget (which funds daily services like police, fire, and libraries, primarily through property taxes)—both covering a fiscal year from January 1 to December 31. The series outlines the budget overview, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.
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