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  • CITY OF SAN JOSÉ BUDGET OVERVIEW San José Youth Commission November 25, 2024

    Nov 25, 2024

    ·San Jose, CA
    Budget

    The San José Youth Commission received a budget overview on November 25, 2024, from Deputy Budget Director Claudia Chang presenting the adopted 2024-2025 city budget of $6.1 billion, comprised of $4.5 billion in operating budget and $1.6 billion in capital budget across 137 funds and 6,994 positions. The General Fund ($1.8 billion) is primarily funded by property tax (23.2%), fund balance carryover (27.1%), and sales tax (16.5%), with major operating expenditures directed to Environmental and Utility Services ($1.06 billion), Neighborhood Services ($900.6 million), and Public Safety ($900.6 million). The budget development process incorporates the Mayor's March Budget Message, City Council priorities, and principles focused on budgeting for equity.

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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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  • City of Charleston MUNICIPAL BUDGET July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 General Fund

    Jul 1, 2022

    ·Charleston, WV
    Budget

    The City of Charleston's Municipal Budget for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) was approved by City Council on March 21, 2022, with separate approvals for the Parking System (June 6, 2022) and Coliseum and Convention Center (June 21, 2022). The budget document outlines revenues, expenditures, departmental staffing, capital projects, and levy rates across nine sections, with an estimated fund balance of $4,000,000 and major revenue sources including property taxes ($17.3 million), business and occupation taxes ($45.16 million), and utility taxes ($2.7 million). The comprehensive 179-page document includes detailed departmental budgets, pay grade schedules, authorized positions, and capital expenditure schedules for the General Fund and related revenue funds.

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  • City of Charleston MUNICIPAL BUDGET July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 General Fund

    Jul 1, 2021

    ·Charleston, WV
    Budget

    The City of Charleston adopted its Fiscal Year 2022 municipal budget (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) covering the General Fund, Coal Severance Fund, Coliseum & Parking Funds, and capital projects. The budget was approved by Council on March 15, 2021 (with Coliseum and Parking Funds approved June 22, 2021) and projects major revenue sources including property taxes ($17 million), business and occupation taxes ($42.5 million), utility taxes ($2.7 million), and hotel occupancy taxes ($2.25 million). The document contains detailed sections on revenues, expenditures, departmental budgets, staffing, capital projects, pay grades, and levy rates across 179 pages.

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  • 2024 Proposed Budget

    Spokane, WA
    Budget

    Mayor Nadine Woodward's November 2, 2023 letter introducing Spokane's 2024 proposed budget emphasizes cautious economic optimism and a collaborative budgeting process that included community town halls and City Council meetings to identify priorities. The budget focuses on three main areas—public safety, housing and services, and supporting city workers—while implementing heightened spending scrutiny, organizational efficiencies, updated fee schedules, and strategic bridge funding. The proposal aims to balance immediate community needs with long-term fiscal sustainability and sets the foundation for continued efficiency improvements in future budgets.

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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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  • 2024 Municipal Budget Presentation

    Jersey City, NJ
    Budget

    On April 16, 2024, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council received a 2024 municipal budget presentation focused on correcting past financial issues and placing the township on sound financial footing while minimizing resident tax burden. The budget prioritizes public safety, efficient service delivery, responsible development, and new revenue streams, while facing challenges from nationwide economic impacts including 4.1% inflation, declining office leasing volume in Northern New Jersey, and reduced commercial property tax revenue. The township also confronts unfunded mandates including affordable housing obligations and infrastructure costs related to lead and galvanized pipe replacement.

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  • city of fort worth, texas fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget

    Fort Worth, TX
    Budget

    The City of Fort Worth adopted its fiscal year 2023-2024 annual budget, which increases property tax revenue by $65,264,597 (9.2 percent) from the previous year, with $21,759,142 from newly added properties to the tax roll. The city council voted 9-2 in favor of the budget, with the property tax rate decreasing from $0.712500 to $0.672500 per $100 of assessed value, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes amount to $1,335,366,771.

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  • ADOPTED ANNUAL BUDGET & PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

    Fort Worth, TX
    Budget

    The City of Fort Worth adopted its FY2023 annual budget, which increases property tax revenue by $73,009,942 (11.4 percent) compared to the previous year, with $19,583,878 from newly added property. The municipal property tax rate was reduced from $0.7325 to $0.7125 per $100 valuation, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes stands at $1,114,604,718. The budget passed with a 7-2 vote, with Mayor Mattie Parker and five council members voting in favor and two voting against.

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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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  • FY2023 Proposed Budget

    Raleigh, NC
    Budget

    The FY2023 Proposed Budget document for the City of Raleigh presents the municipal budget submitted to City Council, which is led by Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and includes at-large and district representatives. The document outlines the budget development process, which was coordinated by the Budget and Management Services, Finance, and Communications departments under the direction of City Manager Marchell Adams-David. The budget includes sections on revenue and expenditure summaries, financial policies, a strategic plan for FY21-FY25, and various operational frameworks, though the document excerpt does not provide specific budget figures or policy details.

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  • FY2025 Summary of the Adopted Budget.pdf

    Baltimore, MD
    Budget

    This document is the FY2025 Adopted Budget Summary for the City of Baltimore, Maryland, prepared under Mayor Brandon M. Scott's administration. The summary includes the city's organizational structure, including the Board of Estimates and City Council members, along with foundational budget materials such as revenue and expenditure information, a ten-year financial forecast, and demographic profiles. The 332-page document received recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Distinguished Budget Award.

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  • annual operating budget fiscal year 2027

    Boston, MA
    Budget

    Mayor Michelle Wu submitted Boston's Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Annual Operating Budget of $4.9 billion and a five-year Capital Plan (FY27-FY31) of $4.4 billion to the City Council on April 6, 2026. The budget prioritizes protecting essential city services and long-term stability while navigating challenging fiscal conditions including rising costs, slowing revenue growth, and inflationary pressures within Massachusetts' constrained municipal revenue limitations. The comprehensive budget document includes detailed operating budget information, revenue analysis, education funding, capital planning, and departmental breakdowns across four volumes.

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  • Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Agenda No. Approved:

    Jersey City, NJ
    Budget

    Resolution 22-409, approved by the Jersey City Municipal Council on June 15, 2022 by an 8-0 vote, formally introduces the Calendar Year 2022 Municipal Budget. The resolution was sponsored by the Council and recommended for approval by the City's Department of Finance (Director Carmen Gandulla), the Corporation Counsel, and the Business Administrator. A public hearing will be scheduled following the resolution's approval to allow for public comment on the budget document.

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  • Research in the Public Interest Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.

    Worcester, MA
    Budget

    The Worcester Regional Research Bureau issued a report breaking down the City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which took effect July 1, 2022. The document explains the city's Council-Manager form of government structure, including the roles of the City Council (11 members), City Manager, Mayor, School Committee, and Superintendent in the budget process, where expenditures must balance revenues and the City Council can only reduce—not increase—line items in the proposed budget. The report addresses how municipalities must balance fixed costs like debt service and pensions while prioritizing areas such as education, public safety, economic development, and public services.

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  • City of Fort Worth, Texas FY2020 Adopted Annual Budget and Program Objectives

    Fort Worth, TX
    Budget

    The City of Fort Worth adopted its FY2020 budget with a property tax revenue increase of $46,738,049 (8.8 percent) from the previous year, with $16,224,902 derived from newly added property. The municipal property tax rate was lowered from $0.785000 to $0.747500, while total outstanding municipal debt obligations secured by property taxes totaled $827,991,475. The city council voted 5-3 in favor of budget adoption, with one member absent.

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  • Detail Budget 2024-25

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Phoenix's 2024-25 Annual Detail Budget document outlines the city's financial plan and organizational structure, featuring Mayor Kate Gallego and an eight-member City Council representing different districts. The budget document includes leadership information for key departments and deputy city managers overseeing various portfolios including heat response, homeless solutions, affordable housing, fire services, water services, and planning and development. This represents one section of a comprehensive 611-page budget document detailing Phoenix's financial allocations and strategic priorities for the fiscal year 2024-25.

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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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  • 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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  • Adopted by the Town Council Town of West Hartford, Connecticut ANNUAL BUDGET

    Hartford, CT
    Budget

    The Town of West Hartford adopted its fiscal year 2025-2026 General Fund budget totaling $367,732,066, representing a 5.8% increase of $20,192,985 from the prior year, with municipal services budgeted at $137,479,951 (5.4% increase) and the Board of Education at $213,351,800 (6.2% increase). The budget requires a 6.5% increase in property tax revenue and maintains existing service levels without adding new positions while funding pension and post-employment benefit liabilities. Key policy changes include increasing annual pension contributions from 5% to 8% year-over-year and implementing a level-funding mechanism for pension liabilities to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

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  • ELECTED / APPOINTED POSITIONS Council

    York, PA
    Budget

    This document describes the elected and appointed positions within a Pennsylvania city government operating under the Optional Third Class Charter Law, including the five-member City Council, Controller, Treasurer, Mayor, Solicitor, and Human Relations Commission, along with their respective responsibilities and four-year terms. The document also presents a budget summary for the City Council showing a 2013 adjusted budget of $261,772, 2013 projected year-end of $259,908, and 2014 budget request of $256,685, with the largest expenditure category being salaries and wages at $105,000 for 2014. No specific policy changes or decisions are documented in this excerpt.

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  • Mayor's 2025 Budget

    Denver, CO
    Budget

    The City and County of Denver adopted its 2025 budget under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget document, which received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, was prepared by the Department of Finance under Chief Financial Officer Nicole Doheny and includes input from all major city departments and Denver City Council. The 882-page adopted budget document outlines financial allocations and policy directions for the city's various departments including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, human services, and other municipal services.

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  • ADOPTED BUDGET FY2020 | Raleigh City Council

    Raleigh, NC
    Budget

    The Raleigh City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2020 budget on June 10, 2019, based on the city manager's recommendation from May 21, 2019. The 317-page budget document emphasizes strengthening the city's foundation in workforce, operations, and infrastructure. The budget was developed collaboratively by multiple city departments including Budget and Management Services, Finance, and Information Technology, with Council leadership under Mayor Nancy McFarlane and seven council members representing the city's at-large and district positions.

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  • Borough Manager’s Proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget

    Lansdale, PA
    Budget

    The Borough Manager's Proposed 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for Chambersburg outlines the annual budget approval process, which requires the manager to submit a balanced budget to Council by early November for public review and hearing, with final approval and tax rate setting required by year-end. According to 2022 data, Chambersburg has the largest operating budget of any borough in Pennsylvania (ranking 8th statewide among all municipalities) with total revenues of $114.6 million and expenditures of $117 million, reflecting the borough's comparatively larger size, utility operations, and infrastructure complexity relative to other regional boroughs. The document explains Council's budgetary responsibilities, including approval of the Capital Improvements Plan and utility rate ordinances, alongside authority to make amendments throughout the year.

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  • Lebanon Pa - Home

    Lebanon, PA
    Budget

    The City of Lebanon, Pennsylvania presented its 2025 General Fund Budget to City Council on November 1, 2024, proposing no tax increase—marking the 10th consecutive year without an increase—while maintaining the millage rate at 4.581 mills. Key revenue projections include a modest 1.07% increase in real estate property tax receipts (rising $41,358) due to assessed property value increases of approximately $2.17 million, with an average property owner continuing to pay $475 annually. The budget narrative notes that most city employees are represented by unions with contracts expiring December 31, 2025, and discusses anticipated revenue from real estate transfer taxes and earned income taxes based on housing market conditions and economic factors.

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  • APPROVED-FY-2020-City-of-Charleston-Budget.pdf

    Charleston, WV
    Budget

    The City of Charleston approved its Fiscal Year 2020 municipal budget (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) with the General Fund approved by City Council on March 18, 2019, the Parking System on May 20, 2019, and the Coliseum and Convention Center on June 3, 2019. The General Fund totaled approximately $98.9 million in revenues, with taxes comprising 70.7% ($69.97 million) and fees 17.5% ($17.26 million), while expenditures of $98.9 million were allocated primarily to Personal Services (70.1%), with Public Safety representing the largest functional category at 49.1% ($48.6 million) followed by General Government at 23.5% ($23.2 million). The budget document includes detailed breakdowns of departmental staffing, pay grade schedules, capital expenditure projects, and separate accounting for the Coliseum/Convention Center and Parking System operations.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Akron, OH
    Budget

    The City of Akron, Ohio issued its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, detailing the municipal government's financial position and organizational structure as of June 2021. The report lists the city's elected officials, including Mayor Daniel Horrigan and a 13-member council, along with the cabinet structure headed by the Director of Finance Stephen F. Fricker and various department directors overseeing public service, law, planning, human resources, and public safety operations. This document serves as the official financial and administrative record for the fiscal year 2020.

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  • Denvergov

    Denver, CO
    Budget

    This document is the cover and introductory materials for the City and County of Denver's Mayor's Proposed 2021 Budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, presented by Mayor Michael B. Hancock in October 2020. The document lists the organizational leadership including the Chief Financial Officer, executive directors of various city departments, city council members, and budget office staff. The substance of the budget proposal, including specific spending figures and policy decisions, is not contained in these opening pages.

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  • DANIEL HORRIGAN, MAYOR Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

    Akron, OH
    Budget

    The City of Akron's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2018 (ended December 31, 2018) was reviewed by the Ohio Auditor of State but not independently audited; the Auditor of State accepted the report prepared by Plante & Moran, PLLC in lieu of a full audit. The document is issued by the Department of Finance under Mayor Daniel Horrigan and includes organizational charts listing elected and appointed officials as of June 2019, including council members from 10 wards and 2 at-large members, along with the mayor's cabinet of deputy mayors and department directors.

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  • City of Scranton City of Scranton 2023 Budget 2023 Budget

    Scranton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Scranton's 2023 General Operating Budget document presents amendments to the original budget proposal, filed as Council File #33, 2022. The amendments include revenue adjustments totaling approximately $47,863 (primarily from increased delinquent refuse collections and ARPA transfers) and expenditure reductions of approximately $240,582, with significant salary adjustments across multiple departments including Police, Fire, Business Administration, and Treasury. The budget amendments reflect a combination of revenue and spending modifications affecting core city operations and administrative functions.

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