Budget process

• To create our annual budget, the City gathers feedback from residents and businesses. People can give feedback during public hearings and through online comments.
• Before the City Council votes on the budget, several groups hold public hearings:
  • The Board of Estimate and Taxation
  • The City Council
  • Truth in Public Taxation

Sources for our City budget

Funding sources include:

• Property taxes
• Fees, fines and permits
• Federal and state aid

Budget distribution 

The budget distributes funds many places, including:

• Public Works
• Capital improvement projects
• Public Safety
• The Park Board
• The Convention Center
• The Health Department
• Licensing