Where the money comes from City revenues come from various sources. The City operates gas, water, wastewater, solid waste, and electric utilities. Approximately 35 percent of revenues are from utility payments. About 40 percent of revenues are generated by sales taxes, property taxes, fines, fees and grants. The remainder of City revenues come from taxes dedicated to street maintenance and flood control, special appropriations from federal and state government, issuance of debt, and interest on investments.
Personnel accounts for the largest category of expenses, funding salaries and benefits.
The budget provides for 1,094 positions. Twenty-two positions were added to the budget this year, including six new police officers, while 23 positions were deleted through attrition. Capital pays for equipment and projects, including utilities infrastructure, building renovation and major equipment purchases such as buses, heavy equipment, computer and shop equipment.