The city council revealed a proposed 2010 budget last week. The city is facing a shortfall of $28.9 million, and in just a few days registered voters will be receiving ballots to vote (among other things) if the property tax rate should be increased to cover the shortfall. For more information on 2C, you can read an explanation of how the property tax increase will work and Jeremy’s view on Issue 2C.
I like what the Gazette said about examining budget data today: “If the subject of city finances turns your crank, you’re in for a treat. If not, just remember this stuff affects you and your wallet.”
There are pages upon pages of data regarding the Colorado Springs city budget, revenue, and expenditures. You’ll find it all on the city website, for your data-crunching enjoyment. For a brief look at where your money goes, I put these charts together. You can click on the image to enlarge:
And here’s the dollar amounts:
2010 Proposed Colorado Springs City Budget |
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| General Fund CIP | $13,233,706 | 6.30% |
| Council Appointees | $10,220,918 | 4.90% |
| Community Infrastructure and Development | $19,418,834 | 9.20% |
| Transportation and Parks | $8,150,149 | 3.90% |
| Public Safety | $114,633,175 | 54.60% |
| Internal Services Charges | $12,037,019 | 5.70% |
| Financial and Administrative Services | $12,182,255 | 5.80% |
| General Costs | $20,057,588 | 9.60% |
| Total: | $209,933,644 |
2009 Colorado Springs City Budget |
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| General Fund CIP | $9,380,446 | 3.90% |
| Public Safety | $116,139,147 | 48.70% |
| Debt Service | $3,023,050 | 1.30% |
| Council Appointees | $10,640,260 | 4.50% |
| Community Infrastructure and Development | $25,636,139 | 10.70% |
| Transportation and Parks | $27,917,697 | 11.70% |
| Internal Services Charges | $12,619,246 | 5.30% |
| Financial and Administrative Services | $12,867,568 | 5.40% |
| General Costs | $20,258,085 | 8.50% |
| Total: | $238,481,638 |
2008 Colorado Springs City Budget |
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| General Fund CIP | $11,259,109 | 4.75% |
| Public Safety | $113,232,452 | 47.73% |
| Debt Service | $3,023,550 | 1.27% |
| City Planning and Community Development | $3,825,522 | 1.61% |
| Council Appointees | $10,801,541 | 4.55% |
| City Management | $7,993,754 | 3.37% |
| Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services | $19,909,348 | 8.39% |
| Internal Service Charges | $19,446,903 | 8.20% |
| Public Works | $33,127,389 | 13.96% |
| General Costs | $14,635,520 | 6.17% |
| Total: | $237,255,088 |
