2025 Budget Status and Transparency
Summary
The city spent about $57 million in 2025, with capital projects eating up roughly 40% of that. Sales tax funds most of the general fund, and property tax is only 8% of revenue with one of the state's lowest mill levies.
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Last discussed Apr 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city took in $23.6 million cash-basis in the general fund and spent $24.3 million; overall city spending hit $57 million in a heavy capital year.
Every resident benefits from the city's low debt load and low property tax rate — and from the transparency of having these numbers public.
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City Council - Apr 29, 2026
The city spent about $57 million in 2025, with capital projects eating up roughly 40% of that. Sales tax funds most of the general fund, and property tax is only 8% of revenue with one of the state's lowest mill levies.
City Council - Jan 5, 2026
The finance officer explained the city projected an $8 million gap between revenue and spending for 2025, but it now looks like only about $608,000 of cash was used — and possibly a positive balance. Residents got a rare chance to ask financial questions directly.
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