The big picture
Where the Money Goes
Every chart is built directly from the budget figures, and every section includes a 2026-vs-2027 comparison table.
Budgeted spending is about $603,237 more than the revenue raised this year. That difference is covered by reserves — cash the funds carried over from prior years — much of it for one-time capital projects in the water, sewer, and street funds rather than ongoing costs.
Where the money comes from
The City's income comes from taxes (property and sales), fees, charges for services like water and sewer, and money shared by the state.
- Property tax (ad valorem) $876,351 (45.0%)
- Water & sewer charges $764,207 (39.3%)
- Vehicle taxes (motor, RV, etc.) $69,917 (3.6%)
- Building permits $60,000 (3.1%)
- Fines & fees $37,000 (1.9%)
- Local sales tax (public safety) $31,000 (1.6%)
- State fuel tax (shared) $23,570 (1.2%)
- Franchise fees $21,000 (1.1%)
- Licenses, aid & other $63,826 (3.3%)
View the numbers as a table
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax (ad valorem) | $876,351 | 45.0% |
| Water & sewer charges | $764,207 | 39.3% |
| Vehicle taxes (motor, RV, etc.) | $69,917 | 3.6% |
| Building permits | $60,000 | 3.1% |
| Fines & fees | $37,000 | 1.9% |
| Local sales tax (public safety) | $31,000 | 1.6% |
| State fuel tax (shared) | $23,570 | 1.2% |
| Franchise fees | $21,000 | 1.1% |
| Licenses, aid & other | $63,826 | 3.3% |
| Total | $1,946,871 | 100% |
| Item | 2026 adopted | 2027 proposed | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax (ad valorem) | $876,351 | TBD | — |
| Water & sewer charges | $764,207 | TBD | — |
| Vehicle taxes (motor, RV, etc.) | $69,917 | TBD | — |
| Building permits | $60,000 | TBD | — |
| Fines & fees | $37,000 | TBD | — |
| Local sales tax (public safety) | $31,000 | TBD | — |
| State fuel tax (shared) | $23,570 | TBD | — |
| Franchise fees | $21,000 | TBD | — |
| Licenses, aid & other | $63,826 | TBD | — |
| Total | $1,946,871 | TBD | — |
2027 figures are not set yet. As the 2027 budget is built, this table fills in with each proposed amount and its change from 2026.
Where the money is spent — by fund
The City keeps money in separate “funds,” each dedicated to a purpose. Here's how total budgeted spending divides among them.
| Item | 2026 adopted | 2027 proposed | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Fund | $1,332,875 | TBD | — |
| Sewer Utility Fund | $647,937 | TBD | — |
| Water Utility Fund | $375,414 | TBD | — |
| Special Highway / Street Fund | $190,632 | TBD | — |
| Parks & Recreation Fund | $3,250 | TBD | — |
| Total | $2,550,108 | TBD | — |
2027 figures are not set yet. As the 2027 budget is built, this table fills in with each proposed amount and its change from 2026.
How the General Fund is spent
The General Fund pays for the City's core day-to-day services. This is where most discretionary budget decisions are made.
- Administration $430,000 (32.3%)
- Police Department $400,000 (30.0%)
- Codes $190,000 (14.3%)
- Legal $80,000 (6.0%)
- Fire Department $70,000 (5.3%)
- Capital outlay $57,875 (4.3%)
- Municipal court $50,000 (3.8%)
- Planning & zoning $25,000 (1.9%)
- Governing body $20,000 (1.5%)
- Contingency / other $10,000 (0.8%)
View the numbers as a table
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | $430,000 | 32.3% |
| Police Department | $400,000 | 30.0% |
| Codes | $190,000 | 14.3% |
| Legal | $80,000 | 6.0% |
| Fire Department | $70,000 | 5.3% |
| Capital outlay | $57,875 | 4.3% |
| Municipal court | $50,000 | 3.8% |
| Planning & zoning | $25,000 | 1.9% |
| Governing body | $20,000 | 1.5% |
| Contingency / other | $10,000 | 0.8% |
| Total | $1,332,875 | 100% |
| Item | 2026 adopted | 2027 proposed | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | $430,000 | TBD | — |
| Police Department | $400,000 | TBD | — |
| Codes | $190,000 | TBD | — |
| Legal | $80,000 | TBD | — |
| Fire Department | $70,000 | TBD | — |
| Capital outlay | $57,875 | TBD | — |
| Municipal court | $50,000 | TBD | — |
| Planning & zoning | $25,000 | TBD | — |
| Governing body | $20,000 | TBD | — |
| Contingency / other | $10,000 | TBD | — |
| Total | $1,332,875 | TBD | — |
2027 figures are not set yet. As the 2027 budget is built, this table fills in with each proposed amount and its change from 2026.
Where each General Fund dollar goes (2026)
Out of every $1.00 the General Fund spends, here's roughly how it breaks down:
- 32¢ — Administration
- 30¢ — Police Department
- 14¢ — Codes
- 6¢ — Legal
- 5¢ — Fire Department
- 4¢ — Capital outlay
- 4¢ — Municipal court
- 2¢ — Planning & zoning
- 2¢ — Governing body
- 1¢ — Contingency / other