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  • 11/19/2024 2025 PROPOSED Budget The Honorable Michael Helfrich, Mayor

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·York, PA
    Budget

    On November 19, 2024, Mayor Michael Helfrich presented the FY2025 proposed budget totaling $143.4 million in expenses, funded by $108.0 million in revenue and $35.6 million in fund balance, with a projected surplus of $181,471. The General Fund comprises the largest portion at $70.3 million in expenses supported by $57.7 million in revenue and $12.6 million in fund balance, while significant allocations include American Rescue Plan Act funds ($21.4 million), capital projects ($6.8 million), and special projects ($4.3 million). The budget includes salary and wage adjustments for city employees and council members, along with various departmental allocations for benefits and operational expenses across multiple specialized funds including recreation, liquid fuels, housing grants, and infrastructure projects.

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  • Date: April 9, 2024 Page: 1 of 32 MEMORANDUM To:

    Apr 9, 2024

    ·Tucson, AZ
    Budget

    The City Manager presented the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget to the Mayor and Council on April 9, 2024, emphasizing long-term financial sustainability, strategic investment, and employee retention as key priorities. The budget reflects adjustments to the previously planned 5-year General Fund Investment Plan due to forecasted revenue decreases from the State's new flat income tax policy, which will reduce the city's shared income tax collections for FY25 and FY26 more than initially expected. The FY25 budget continues funding for public safety equipment and facilities, collector streets per Proposition 411 commitments, and adds a $6 million local match requirement for a Housing Choice grant award.

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  • CITY OF SAN JOSÉ ANNUAL BUDGET San José Youth Commission November 27, 2023 8

    Nov 27, 2023

    ·San Jose, CA
    Budget

    The City of San José adopted a $6.1 billion annual budget for 2023-2024, comprising a $4.5 billion operating budget and $1.6 billion capital budget across 137 funds. The General Fund ($1.9 billion) is primarily funded by property tax (22%), fund balance carryover (30.1%), and sales tax (16.1%), with major spending areas including Public Safety (24.3%), Environmental and Utility Services (28.1%), and Strategic Support (16.8%). The document was presented to the San José Youth Commission on November 27, 2023, and outlines the city's budget development process, departmental allocations, and capital projects across community services, infrastructure, and public safety.

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  • ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

    Jun 30, 2022

    ·Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of West Columbia, South Carolina's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 provides a complete accounting of the city's financial position, including government-wide and fund financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and supplementary information on pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities. The report presents comparative financial data across multiple funds including the General Fund, Hospitality Tax Fund, and Water and Sewer Proprietary Fund, and includes independent auditor verification of the city's financial statements. The document demonstrates the city's financial reporting practices and received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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  • City of Columbia FY 2021-2022 BUDGET OVERVIEW MAY 11, 2021 iStock.com/Kruck20

    May 11, 2021

    ·Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia presented its FY 2021-2022 budget overview on May 11, 2021, establishing a comprehensive plan for resource allocation across direct services (police, fire, parks, public works, water/sewer), supportive services (finance, HR, IT), and non-departmental functions. The budget is funded through multiple revenue sources including property taxes, licenses and permits, charges for services, intergovernmental revenue, and enterprise fund user fees, with all allocations requiring adoption by ordinance and adherence to South Carolina's constitutional requirement for a balanced budget. The budget supports the city's strategic vision focused on attracting talent, community planning, economic prosperity, neighborhood enhancement, and innovative municipal services aligned with Columbia's long-term 2036 vision.

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  • City of Wilkes-Barre 2023 Budget Mayor George C. Brown

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Budget

    The City of Wilkes-Barre's 2023 budget, presented by Mayor George C. Brown, reflects recovery and operational improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. ARPA funds enabled multiple community initiatives including business and non-profit assistance programs, home improvement and down payment assistance, resident stimulus packages, infrastructure repairs, street paving, equipment purchases, and recreational enhancements such as the new Special Needs Playground at Kirby Park. The budget document outlines the city's governmental structure, departmental organization, and comprehensive financial planning across general funds, debt statements, salary schedules, and specialized budgets for liquid fuels and Kirby Park operations.

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  • Letter From the Finance Director

    Cleveland, OH
    Budget

    The City of Cleveland's Finance Director presents the fiscal year 2026 Mayor's Budget Estimate, a balanced budget developed through collaborative planning across city divisions to transparently allocate resources to essential services. The budget prioritizes elevated investments in economic development, public safety, and technology, supported by strong 2025 performance that included a $21 million police station improvement lease-purchase agreement, $12 million in road resurfacing, new multi-year union agreements covering 85% of unions, and implementation of modern financial and permitting systems that improved efficiency. The fiscally responsible approach aims to promote job growth, affordable housing, and modernization while maintaining financial stability and limiting unnecessary borrowing.

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  • CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON

    Portland, ME
    Budget

    The City of Portland's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 addresses the city's rapid population growth and the resulting strain on municipal services and infrastructure. The Office of Management and Finance outlined a 2018-2020 Strategic Plan focused on adopting 21st-century business solutions, developing an inclusive workforce, and leading citywide initiatives to meet evolving community needs. The report includes complete financial statements, independent audit results, and budget-to-actual comparisons for major funds including the General Fund and Transportation Operating Fund.

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  • City of Wilmington Delaware Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2026 John Carney Mayor

    Wilmington, DE
    Budget

    The City of Wilmington, Delaware proposed its Fiscal Year 2026 budget on March 20, 2025, under Mayor John Carney's administration, prepared by the Office of Management and Budget. The budget document outlines the city's financial plan across multiple fund categories including the General Fund, Special Funds, and Water/Sewer Fund, with detailed budget highlights and revenue/expenditure summaries. The proposal was submitted to City Council for review and approval, with city leadership and departmental officials identified for budget oversight and implementation.

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  • Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

    Hartford, CT
    Budget

    This is the table of contents and cover pages from the City of Hartford's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, a 333-page comprehensive budget document. The document outlines the city's budgetary framework including general fund revenues and expenditures, revenue estimates, departmental expenditures across multiple city divisions (from public safety and infrastructure to health services and education), and five-year financial forecasts. Specific budget figures and detailed policy discussions are contained within the full document sections referenced in the table of contents.

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  • capital and operating budget

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Budget

    Salt Lake City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital and Operating Budget totals just under $350 million in the General Fund, maintaining current and expanded staffing levels without cuts despite 2020 revenue shortfalls addressed through fund balance reserves. The budget incorporates federal investments from President Biden's American Rescue Plan and increased bond capacity, providing the city with expanded resources for infrastructure, emergency services, utilities, parks, and other municipal services. The document serves as a comprehensive budget guide covering departmental allocations, capital improvement projects, financial policies, and staffing plans across all city agencies.

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  • City of St. Petersburg Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended ...

    St. Petersburg, FL
    Budget

    The City of St. Petersburg's Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget, submitted by Mayor Kenneth T. Welch to City Council on July 15, 2025, prioritizes resource allocation across five pillars: Housing Opportunities for All, Environment/Infrastructure/Resilience, Equitable Development/Arts/Business, Education/Youth, and Neighborhood Health/Safety. The budget emphasizes fiscal stewardship while advancing housing initiatives, including progress on 2,617 multi-family rental units completed or in process toward a 3,200-unit goal, 189 completed accessory dwelling units, and 196 affordable single-family homes completed or in process. The recommended budget continues focus on disaster recovery, vulnerable population support, and resilience priorities informed by recent storm seasons.

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  • City of Columbia FY 2022/2023 Budget

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia's FY 2022/2023 Budget document, prepared as of June 14, 2022, outlines the city's financial plan and fund structure for the fiscal year running July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The budget is organized across multiple fund types including the General Fund (the principal operating fund supported primarily by property taxes, licenses, and permits), Special Revenues (for specific designated taxes and grants), and Enterprise Funds (for business-type operations such as Water & Sewer, Storm Water, and Parking). The document describes the budget framework, revenue components with designated and unrestricted uses, and notes that South Carolina law requires the city to adopt a balanced budget by ordinance with a public hearing before each fiscal year begins.

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  • ADOPTED 2021 BUDGET

    Indianapolis, IN
    Budget

    The Consolidated City of Indianapolis-Marion County adopted its 2021 balanced budget, the fourth consecutive balanced budget since 2010, which eliminates the structural budget deficit while maintaining conservative spending due to COVID-19. The budget prioritizes public safety funding for 1,743 police officers and 1,220 firefighters, including technology investments such as body cameras and an updated computer-aided dispatch system, along with criminal justice reform, infrastructure investment exceeding $500 million, and community development initiatives including crime prevention programs, homelessness and food insecurity support, and economic development projects. The budget honors all collective bargaining commitments and continues funding for the Community Justice Campus construction.

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  • Budget and Tax Reports - Oklahoma City

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Budget

    The City of Oklahoma City follows a fiscal year budget cycle running July 1 to June 30, with the budget process beginning in March and culminating in Council adoption in June. The fiscal year 2026 budget was introduced to Council on April 29, 2025, presented again on May 13 and May 27, and adopted by City Council on June 3, 2025, following a March 4 budget workshop featuring a five-year economic forecast. Sales tax and use tax are the primary revenue sources for the General Fund supporting day-to-day operations, with monthly sales and use tax reports prepared throughout the fiscal year. Hotel tax, collected on a per-night basis for hotel stays, supports infrastructure and tourism and convention efforts in Oklahoma City. Budget books and detailed financial reports are available for fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

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  • City of Columbia, SC - Budget Office

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia, SC's FY 2023-2024 Budget, presented to City Council on June 2, 2023, is balanced and scheduled for final adoption following a public hearing on June 6, 2023. The budget prioritizes meeting City Council's strategic outcomes, including workforce stability, technology investments, infrastructure projects (Finlay Park, Municipal Complex, Canal Embankment), and community improvements in affordable housing, redevelopment, and economic growth. The budget development emphasizes efficient resource allocation while addressing service demands, capital investments, and financial obligations such as debt service.

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  • City of Des Moines Digital Budget Book City of Des Moines | Budget Book 2025

    Des Moines, IA
    Budget

    The City of Des Moines adopted its 2025/2026 Biennial Budget on December 12, 2024, as presented by City Manager Katherine Caffrey. The comprehensive budget document outlines revenue and expenditures across multiple funds including the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds, along with detailed departmental allocations and a five-year financial forecast. The budget was developed to align with City Council goals while addressing current service and infrastructure needs in response to existing and projected economic conditions.

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  • City of Columbia FY 2023/2024 Approved Budget

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia approved its FY 2023/2024 budget totaling $425.8 million across multiple funds, with the General Fund at $170.6 million and Water & Sewer at $199.5 million representing the largest allocations. The budget allocates 38% toward personnel services ($161.7 million), 22% to service expenses, 17% to debt service, and includes $111.9 million in capital improvement projects focused primarily on wastewater infrastructure ($64.5 million). The budget framework prioritizes City Council strategic outcomes including workforce stability, critical infrastructure projects, affordable housing and homeless services, and economic development initiatives.

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  • CAPITAL BUDGET 2026 passed 2-9-26

    Akron, OH
    Budget

    On February 9, 2026, the Akron City Council passed the 2026 Capital Investment and Community Development Program. Key allocations include $6.5 million for road resurfacing covering approximately 52 centerline miles, $1 million for the sidewalk program to address repair requests, and ongoing investments in major infrastructure projects including renovation work on the Stubbs Justice Center police headquarters. The budget prioritizes public safety, transportation, water and sewer systems, parks and recreation, and economic development initiatives.

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  • City of Wilkes-Barre

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Budget

    Mayor George C. Brown's 2025 budget address for the City of Wilkes-Barre identifies two major fiscal challenges: the potential loss of approximately $750,000 in annual real estate tax revenue from Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and an over 11% increase in employee healthcare costs. To offset these challenges, the administration expects increased construction and building permit revenue from major development projects including the Wright Center expansion, Meyers High School renovation into apartments and retail, the First National Bank Building purchase, and Sphere International's mixed-use development, along with anticipated increases in Earned Income Tax. The budget emphasizes cost-cutting measures in overtime and contract work, continued staffing priorities for Fire, Police, and DPW departments, infrastructure improvements including $1.1 million in Solomon's Creek flood protection and $1.5 million for Brookside Levee protection, and quality-of-life initiatives such as community policing programs and street repairs.

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  • Analysis of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget Estimate for the City of

    Syracuse, NY
    Budget

    Bonadio & Co., LLP prepared an analysis of Syracuse, New York's Mayor's Recommended Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, submitted to the City Common Council on April 30, 2025. The analysis examines revenue, expenditure, and fund balance trends to identify concerns such as unusual growth, reliance on one-time revenue sources, and fund balance depletion. Syracuse, a city of approximately 146,000 residents, faces ongoing financial challenges typical of older urban centers, including modest revenue growth heavily dependent on sales tax, property taxes, and state aid that has not consistently kept pace with rising expenditures in employee benefits, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.

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  • Budget Review 2023-24 City of Portland BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS •

    Portland, ME
    Budget

    The City of Portland adopted a $7.1 billion budget for FY 2023-24, representing a 1% decrease from the previous year, with the expenditure-only portion increasing 2% to $4.2 billion due to growth in personnel services and capital projects, particularly in the Water and Sewer funds. The budget prioritizes public safety (45 new FTE including 43 police officers), charter implementation ($2.5 million), and economic recovery and livability ($59.1 million combined for trash removal, small business support, and homeless services). The city characterized FY 2023-24 as a "pinch year" for the General Fund, with expiration of one-time pandemic relief funds and American Rescue Plan dollars creating budgetary pressure, while utility rate increases are held to 4.9% for water/sewer and parking fees increase 20 cents.

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  • ANNUAL BUDGET 2021

    Bloomington, IN
    Budget

    The City of Bloomington adopted its fiscal year 2021 general fund budget on December 7, 2020, during a period when the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted municipal finances. The city experienced substantial revenue losses from lodging and admission taxes, which typically represent about 12% of general fund revenues and fund essential services like Police, Fire, and Public Works. To navigate these challenges and engage the community in budget decisions, the City Council formed the Community Budget Advisory Committee to develop multiple budget scenarios, conducting unprecedented public engagement through virtual events and digital feedback platforms.

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  • Budget Highlights City Overview

    Tucson, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Tucson's Fiscal Year 2026 budget was submitted by the City Manager on April 22, 2025, and adopted by the Mayor and Council on June 6, 2025. The citywide expenditure budget totals $2.41 billion, representing a $19 million increase from the prior year, with major allocations directed toward employee compensation adjustments ($23.6 million), public safety operations, capital improvements, violence prevention and intervention programs, and technology sustainment. Key expenditures include salaries and wages ($277.3 million, 33.62%), professional services ($125.9 million, 15.28%), pension obligations ($85.1 million combined), and debt services ($54.1 million).

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  • CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Jacksonville, FL
    Budget

    The City of Jacksonville's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2009 highlights the operations of more than 8,000 city employees serving approximately 128,000 emergency calls annually through Fire & Rescue services and managing extensive municipal infrastructure including 72,054 acres of parks, 3,600 miles of roads, and 21 libraries. Key service achievements include the Jacksonville Children's Commission serving nearly 18,000 children (80 percent at-risk), the library system circulating over 9 million items, and the Special Events Office hosting more than 40 annual events that generate an estimated $200 million in local economic impact and draw 2 million visitors to downtown Jacksonville. The report emphasizes the city's commitment to stewarding taxpayer dollars through various initiatives focused on public safety, quality of life, and community development.

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  • LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET IN BRIEF PEOPLE FOCUSED.

    Tallahassee, FL
    Budget

    Leon County, Florida adopted a fiscal year 2024/2025 budget of $377,886,993, representing an 8.1% increase from the prior year, while maintaining a constant property tax millage rate for the thirteenth consecutive year. The budget encompasses the county's 702 square miles and population of approximately 301,724 people, with 99,891 in unincorporated areas and 201,833 in city limits. The County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners, led by Chair Carolyn D. Cummings, structured the budget around the FY 2022–2026 Strategic Plan priorities, including septic-to-sewer conversion in the Primary Springs Protection Zone, sidewalk and trail construction, parks and community center enhancements, affordable housing support, and homelessness reduction. The budget reflects the county's commitment to maintaining low per-capita spending and employee counts relative to comparable counties.

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  • City of Springfield FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presented by: Mayor Misty Buscher

    Springfield, IL
    Budget

    The City of Springfield FY 2026 Proposed Budget, presented by Mayor Misty Buscher and the Office of Budget and Management, projects total corporate fund revenues of $184.6 million, representing a modest increase from the FY25 estimated revenue of $178.6 million. Local taxes comprise 57% of the corporate fund revenue, with additional support from fund balance usage (6%), state tax shares (13%), grants (7%), and ARPA appropriations (5%). The budget document includes detailed revenue summaries across 25+ municipal funds, including significant allocations for the sewer fund ($24.5 million), motor fuel tax fund ($61.7 million), and other specialized funds supporting city infrastructure and services.

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  • Budget in Brief PROPOSED ANNUAL FISCAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

    Richmond, VA
    Budget

    The Proposed FY 2025 Budget for Richmond emphasizes strengthening customer service and municipal governance through accountability, equity, and innovation, with a total budget of $2.9 billion ($1.0 billion General Fund). Key allocations include $15.8 million for Richmond Public Schools, $40.0 million for affordable housing (FY 2025-2028), $4.2 million for homeless services, $21.0 million for traffic calming and Complete Streets, $15.6 million for the Fall Line Trail, and $13.0 million for the Shockoe Project, alongside employee wage increases including a $20.00 minimum wage and 4-7% pay raises across city departments. The budget leverages local, state, and federal funding to build a sustainable, progressive city while ensuring quality municipal services for residents, businesses, and organizations.

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  • CITY COUNCIL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU HONOLULU. HAWAII ORDINANCE 1 9 — 1 3

    Honolulu, HI
    Budget

    Ordinance 19–13, passed by Honolulu City Council, appropriates the executive operating budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The ordinance authorizes total revenues of $3,452,418,507 with net appropriations of $2,834,866,665 across operating, federal, and special project funds. Operating funds total $2,713,846,226, including the General Fund at $1,999,680,728, Highway Fund at $316,777,489, Sewer Fund at $390,292,424, and Bus Transportation Fund at $269,926,190, among other departmental and special purpose funds. Federal funds allocated include $59,345,426 for Housing and Community Development Section 8 Contracts, $40,675,266 for Federal Grants, and other community development programs. The ordinance covers appropriations for General Government functions, including the Mayor's office, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, and other executive departments.

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  • Fee and Rate Adjustments in the FY 2024-25 Budget

    Dallas, TX
    Budget

    On September 13, 2024, the City of Dallas issued a memorandum regarding an upcoming City Council agenda item (September 18, 2024) proposing an ordinance to amend multiple city code chapters and adjust various fees and rates for FY 2024-25. The proposed changes include fee adjustments for public rights-of-way abandonments, stormwater drainage, sanitation collection, parking services, water and wastewater services, library processing, and other municipal services, with the adjustments reflecting compliance with the city's Financial Management and Performance Criterion #12 requiring annual reviews to ensure full cost recovery for services. The ordinance also addresses rates for departments including Dallas Public Library, Transportation and Public Works, and Private Solid Waste Haulers, with a maximum penalty provision of $2,000 for violations.

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