Annual Meeting (Proposed General Fund Budget 2025-26 )

**Executive Summary**

This document presents a three-year comparative budget analysis for the General Fund (101) for the fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024 (projected), 2024-2025 (proposed), and 2025-2026 (proposed). The budget covers various revenue sources, including property taxes, state revenue sharing, and other fees, and allocates funds across different departments such as the Office and Board, Trustees, Supervisor, Elections, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, Cemetery, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Public Works, Street Lighting, and Parks and Recreation.

**Revenue and Expenditures**

Revenue projections fluctuate, with property taxes being a significant source, and the impact of various grants, fees, and transfers. Expenditures are allocated across numerous departmental functions, with notable expenses including salaries, contractual services, and capital outlays for infrastructure and equipment. The document details each department’s expenses and notes for specific projects.

**Departmental Highlights**

Key areas include the proposed allocation for public works, Parks, and recreation, reflecting investments in public infrastructure and services, and the Planning Commission for the Master Plan. A strong emphasis on compensation is also noticeable across departments. The projected fund balance is intended to remain steady over the coming fiscal years.

**Financial Outlook**

The document provides a comparative analysis to evaluate financial trends, including revenue sources, and spending plans. It also notes the projected fund balance for March 2024, 2025 and 2026 and indicates the ability of the General Fund to manage various expenditures while maintaining a stable financial position.