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As noted earlier, from 2014-2018, the City continued to emphasize its core functions of public safety and <br />public works. These core functions have historically accounted for approximately 84% of General Fund <br />spending.Thisis depicted in the chart below. <br />Police, Fire, Public Works % of <br />General Fund Budget <br />85% <br />84% <br />83% <br />82% <br />81% <br />80% <br />20142015201620172018 <br />Higher public safety and public works-related costs have been somewhat offset by general administrative <br />costs, which have experienced more moderated increases since 2014. <br />In 2018, the General Fund balance is expected to decrease by $681,000due to the planned use of cash <br />reserves to minimize property tax impacts.It is expected that future budgets will remain balanced. <br />21 <br /> <br />