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City departments
The City's work is organized into seven departments. The figure on each card is its total proposed spending across all funds for FY 2026-27 — not just the General Fund.
Public Works
Maintains 96 mi streets, 46 mi stormwater pipes, 55 mi water pipes, 17 parks, 19,000 trees, 13 facilities, 109-vehicle fleet, two reservoirs.
Police
Personnel 73% of budget ($21.4M). Anticipated overtime $2.2M ($1.3M in patrol). Recruit-to-solo-patrol training: 12-14 months.
Library and Community Services
Lifelong learning & recreation. Includes Belle Haven Community Campus, senior center, multiple recreation centers, libraries, pools, athletic fields, preschools, youth camps. Also ~66,860 temp-staff hours (~32 FTE-equivalent).
Non-Departmental
Citywide revenue/expense not attributed to a specific operating department (most General Fund taxes flow here: property tax, TOT, sales tax, VLF, etc.).
Administrative Services
Citywide support: accounting, payroll, recruiting, benefits, training, technology solutions and support.
Community Development
Core services: long-range planning, development review, building plan check/permits/inspections, affordable housing initiatives.
General Administration
Provides policy, legal, leadership, and management services to the entire city.