Health Services . Many cities, particularly the larger ones, have health departments which monitor conditions affecting the public health and provide certain health screenings, check-ups and other services to citizens. Other Services . Many cities have planning and zoning and many have building codes. These are clearly two-edge swords, but many feel the benefits outweigh the costs.
Numerous cities provide animal control.
This can be a city bus system, an airport, or both. Columbia even operates its own railroad. Finally, some cities provide funding to help those in need of social services. The Missouri Constitution prohibits the donating of public funds, even to worthwhile charities. It is permissible, however, to purchase services on behalf of the citizenry.