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5 | Page <br />General Fund Expenses <br /> <br />The General Fund is the city fund that holds the majority of non-utility-related operations <br />expenses; general administration, public safety, and public works. <br />Salary & Benefits / Consultants <br />Given that the city primarily functions as a service organization, salaries and benefits <br />constitute a substantial portion of the budget. As our city and organization continue to <br />grow, so too does our workforce. <br />The 2026 budget includes a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for staff. New or vacant <br />positions are budgeted at the midpoint of their salary range. Notably, there are planned <br />additions to staff in both Public Works and the Fire Department. <br />In addition to in-house personnel, expenditures for consultants are also expected to rise, <br />driven by special projects and increasing rates. <br />Summary of Expenses by Category <br />It is sometimes helpful to see the categories of expenditures to more fully understand what <br />our dollars are spent on. The first chart below shows an illustration of the categories of <br />expenditures in the general fund, which deals largely with the operations and provision of <br />city services. General Fund <br />expenses primarily fall <br />under Personnel and <br />Charge & Services. The <br />Charges & Services <br />category is roughly 75% <br />contracted services and <br />consultants. (The below <br />tables do not include <br />Utility Fund budgets.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Expenses by Category <br />General Fund Only <br />Personnel <br />Materials & Supplies <br />Charges & Services <br />Capital Outlay (Expense) <br />Transfers*