Correspondence - Item 25 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Police Public Works, - _ Department, 558.14M, $161.56M,38% Fire&Emergency Medical.= Services,$61.26M,14IV Planning&Building, $17.81M,4% Parks,Rec.&Communit - Service,$15.251 4% **Administration, $30.44M,7% 'Other:Cannabis Set-Aside,Debt Service Payments,Museum Building Maintenance,Subsidies for Internal Service Funds,Enterprise Fund,&Project Transfers —Administration:Includes City Council,City Manager,City Attorney,City Clerk,Finance,and Human Resources E TABLE OF CONTENTS Explaining the revenue and expenditures for the budget years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the City of Santa Ana,California requi res a structured approach.Here's how you could present the information: 1.Overview of the Budget Process Importance of Budgeting:Explain that budgeting is a critical process fnr cities as it outlines planned revenues and expenditures,ensuring that funds are allocated to various services and prt>jects. Fiscal Responsibility Emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced budget and the need for fiscal responsibility to sustain city servioes and infrastructure. 2.Projected Revenues Sources of Revenue:©utli ne the main sources of revenue for Santa Ana,which typically include: Taxes:Property taxes,sales taxes,business taxes,and transient occupancy taxes. Fees and Charges:Service fees from vardous city departments(e.g.,permits,recreation services). Grants and Siate/Federal Funding:Funds received for specific projects or for operational support. Fines and Penalties:Revenue from code enforcement and Bather regulatory fines. Growth Trends:Briefly discuss any expected changes in these revenue sources due to economic conditions,housing developments,or changes in state law that may impact funding. 3.Projected Expenditures Key Areas of Spend ng:identify the major expenditure categories,such as: Public Safety:Funding for police,fire services,and emergency response. Public Works:tnfrastructure maintenance,mad repairs,and construction projects. Parks and Recreation:Funding for community parks,recreation centers,and programs. Social Services:Budget allocated for services supporting community welfare,housing,and health initiatives. Administration:General city operations,personnel costs,and other administrafive expenses. Debt Service:Payments on any existing municipal bonds or loans. Incremental Changes:Discuss any significant changes in expenditures expected over the two years,such as increased costs for labor,capital projects,or new initiatives.