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As noted above, from 2012-2016, the City continued to emphasize its core functions of public safety and <br />public works. These core functions have historically accounted for 82-84% of General Fund spending. <br />Thisis depicted in the chart below. <br />Police, Fire, Public Works % of <br />General Fund Budget <br />85% <br />84% <br />84% <br />83% <br />83% <br />82% <br />82% <br />81% <br />81% <br />20122013201420152016 <br />Higher public safety and public works-related costs have been somewhat offset by lower general <br />administrative costs, which have experienced slower growth overall since 2012. <br />In 2016, the General Fund balance is expected to decrease by $375,000due to the planned use of cash <br />reserves to minimize property tax impacts.It is expected that future budgets will remain balanced. <br />22 <br /> <br />