HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget in Brief FY1920BUDGET IN BRIEF
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
Dear Residents,
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the quality of life for
all residents, businesses, and visitors, each year a budget is
established to allocate costs in the most efficient manner. As
part of its commitment to transparency, Azusa provides this
budget summary to keep residents informed about where City
revenues are coming from and how they are spent.
The General Fund Operating Budget is adopted by the
City Council annually and is a forecast of revenues and
expenditures for the fiscal year. As the City prepares its budget
each year, city staff and elected leaders balance a number
of guiding values and priorities to maximize the benefit of
community resources. These values and priorities include:
PUBLIC SAFETY, achieved by focusing on effective crime
prevention, sustainable safety measures, and the capacity to
respond quickly.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, achieved by developing
revenue sources and aggressively seeking opportunities to
reduce expenses.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, achieved by supporting
healthy living opportunities, maintaining well-managed
public spaces, and engaging with the community.
A THRIVING ECONOMY, achieved by fostering economic
development, encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining
and supporting local business.
TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY,
achieved by providing vital services, increasing citizen
satisfaction, and maintaining open communication.
With prudent spending and maintenance of public ser-
vices to the Community, Staff projects General Fund bud-
get shortfalls ranging from $2.1 to $3.3 million over the
next five years beginning in Fiscal Year 2019/20. While
current reserve levels are sufficient to cover the projected
shortfall for FY 19/20, projected budget deficits will great-
ly diminish the General Fund’s reserves and create short-
falls impacting the adopted General Fund Reserves Policy.
Values &
Priorities
Public Safety, achieved by focusing
on effective crime prevention, sustainable
safety measures, and the capacity to respond
quickly.
Financial Sustainability,
achieved by developing revenue sources and
aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
Enhanced Quality of Life,
achieved by supporting healthy living
opportunities, maintaining well-managed
public spaces, and engaging with the
community.
A Thriving Economy, achieved
by fostering economic development,
encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining
and supporting local business.
Transparency,
Responsibility, and
Accountability, achieved by
providing vital services, increasing citizen
satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
As the City prepares its budget each year,
City staff and elected leaders balance a
number of guiding values and priorities to
maximize the benefit of community
resources. These priorities include:
Address: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA
91702
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30 pm
Main Phone Number: (626) 812-5200
Connect with us:
Azusa City Council
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Robert Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem
Angel A. Carrillo, Council Member
Edward J. Alvarez, Council Member
Uriel E. Macias, Council Member
…………………………………………………
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the
quality of life for all residents, businesses, and
visitors, each year a budget is established to
allocate costs in the most efficient manner.
As part of its commitment to transparency,
Azusa provides this budget summary to keep
residents informed about where City revenues
are coming from and how they are spent.
……………………………………………………………
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall
View the complete budget online at:
www.AzusaCA.gov/189/Budgets
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5200
Budget Highlights
The budget expenditures and initiatives of the
City of Azusa are aligned with the community’s
goals. The 2018/19 budget expenditures were
determined by the City Council, City Manager,
and City staff after careful consideration of the
residential and business needs of the Community.
For more information:
Please contact the Finance Department at
Finance@AzusaCA.gov or (626) 812-5203
General Fund Budget is balanced with a
projected change in fund balance of $1.9
million due to proceeds from one-time
property sales of $2.9 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is
expected to increase to $11.2 million by
the end of FY 18/19, inclusive of one-time
revenues and expenditures
Taxes provide approximately 70% of
General Fund on-going revenues.
Four major categories are: Property
Taxes (27%), Sales Taxes (14%),
Utility User Taxes (8%), Other Taxes
(21%)
The estimated uncommitted reserve fund
balance includes $10.3 million of
internally restricted funds set aside to
mitigate potential areas of financial
exposure and to address some of the
City's long-term financial liabilities
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Budget At A Glance
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
57 percent ($24.1 million) of the budget
goes to cover the cost of public safety
services
View the complete budget online at:
https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
Values &
Priorities
Public Safety, achieved by focusing
on effective crime prevention, sustainable
safety measures, and the capacity to respond
quickly.
Financial Sustainability,
achieved by developing revenue sources and
aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
Enhanced Quality of Life,
achieved by supporting healthy living
opportunities, maintaining well-managed
public spaces, and engaging with the
community.
A Thriving Economy, achieved
by fostering economic development,
encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining
and supporting local business.
Transparency,
Responsibility, and
Accountability, achieved by
providing vital services, increasing citizen
satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
As the City prepares its budget each year,
City staff and elected leaders balance a
number of guiding values and priorities to
maximize the benefit of community
resources. These priorities include:
Address: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA
91702
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30 pm
Main Phone Number: (626) 812-5200
Connect with us:
Azusa City Council
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Robert Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem
Angel A. Carrillo, Council Member
Edward J. Alvarez, Council Member
Uriel E. Macias, Council Member
…………………………………………………
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the
quality of life for all residents, businesses, and
visitors, each year a budget is established to
allocate costs in the most efficient manner.
As part of its commitment to transparency,
Azusa provides this budget summary to keep
residents informed about where City revenues
are coming from and how they are spent.
……………………………………………………………
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall
View the complete budget online at:
www.AzusaCA.gov/189/Budgets
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5200
Budget Highlights
The budget expenditures and initiatives of the
City of Azusa are aligned with the community’s
goals. The 2018/19 budget expenditures were
determined by the City Council, City Manager,
and City staff after careful consideration of the
residential and business needs of the Community.
For more information:
Please contact the Finance Department at
Finance@AzusaCA.gov or (626) 812-5203
General Fund Budget is balanced with a
projected change in fund balance of $1.9
million due to proceeds from one-time
property sales of $2.9 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is
expected to increase to $11.2 million by
the end of FY 18/19, inclusive of one-time
revenues and expenditures
Taxes provide approximately 70% of
General Fund on-going revenues.
Four major categories are: Property
Taxes (27%), Sales Taxes (14%),
Utility User Taxes (8%), Other Taxes
(21%)
The estimated uncommitted reserve fund
balance includes $10.3 million of
internally restricted funds set aside to
mitigate potential areas of financial
exposure and to address some of the
City's long-term financial liabilities
facebook.com/cityofazusa
twitter.com/cityofazusa
@azusacity
Budget At A Glance
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
57 percent ($24.1 million) of the budget
goes to cover the cost of public safety
services
Budget Highlights
• Budget is structurally imbalanced with a project-
ed deficit of $2.1 million
• The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expect-
ed to decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY
19/20
• Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions
to services
• Taxes provide approximately 69% of General
Fund on-going revenues. Four major categories
are: Property Taxes (26%), Sales Tax (13%), Utility
User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes (22%)
• Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget
goes to cover the cost of police and fire safety
services
General Fund Reserves
Connect with us:
Address: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Main Phone Number: (626) 812-5200
facebook.com/cityofazusa
twitter.com/cityofazusa
@azusacity
Azusa City Council
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Edward J. Alvarez, Mayor Pro Tem
Angel A. Carrillo, Council Member
Robert Gonzales, Council Member
Uriel E. Macias, Council Member
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday
of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall
For More Information:
Please contact the Finance Department at
Finance@AzusaCA.gov or (626) 812-5203
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5203
View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Public Safety $ 27,352,407 58.4%
General Government $ 8,995,047 19.2%
Culture & Recreation $ 3,521,891 7.5%
Facilities & Infrastructure $ 3,244,733 6.9%
Community Development $ 2,862,337 6.1%
Capital & Infrastructure
Replacement $ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT: -$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of$2.1 millionThe uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected todecrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to servicesTaxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-goingrevenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes(22%)Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to coverthe cost of police and fire safety services
General Fund Reserve Policy Amount
Budget Stabilization & Catastrophic
Event (15% of budget) $ 6,625,250
Capital & Infrastructure Replacement $ 1,500,000
Insurance $ 1,000,000
Retiree Benefits $ 1,500,000
Total Internally Restricted
Reserves $ 10,625,250
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation today and give your feedback on your City service priorities at: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-Conversation.
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Without additional revenues or major cost-cutting strategies, the General Fund will likely not be able to sustain current operations by
FY 2024/25. With thorough review and consideration, Staff continues to explore and will recommend appropriate actions for Council
consideration to enhance General Fund revenues, in order to sustain services to our public, maintain good credit ratings and meet fu-
ture financial obligations. The City remains dedicated to providing the quality of life and maintaining the City services residents expect
and deserve in Azusa including public safety services, senior and youth programs and addressing homelessness.
In July, the City launched a community survey to solicit feedback from residents on their goals and priorities for City services, which
the City will use to engage in responsible planning in light of fiscal challenges. Those survey results show that 76% of residents believe
the City has a need for additional funds to provide and maintain the level of city services that residents need and want.
Residents also identified local priorities that they would like the City to continue to address, including: continuing police anti-gang
enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, maintaining police patrols of neighborhood schools, maintaining police patrols of
neighborhoods, parks and recreations areas, preventing cuts to police officer staffing levels, maintaining essential city services, and
repairing streets and potholes.
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation today and give your feedback on your City service priorities at:
https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-Conversation.
Dear Residents,
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the quality of life for all
residents, businesses, and visitors, each year a budget is established
to allocate costs in the most efficient manner. As part of its
commitment to transparency, Azusa provides this budget summary
to keep residents informed about where City revenues are coming
from and how they are spent.
The General Fund Operating Budget is adopted by the City
Council annually and is a forecast of revenues and expenditures for
the fiscal year. As the City prepares its budget each year, city staff
and elected leaders balance a number of guiding values and
priorities to maximize the benefit of community resources. These
values and priorities include:
PUBLIC SAFETY, achieved by focusing on effective crime
prevention, sustainable safety measures, and the capacity to
respond quickly.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, achieved by developing
revenue sources and aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, achieved by supporting
healthy living opportunities, maintaining well-managed public
spaces, and engaging with the community.
A THRIVING ECONOMY, achieved by fostering economic
development, encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining and
supporting local business.
TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY, achieved by providing vital services,
increasing citizen satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
With prudent spending and maintenance of public services to the
Community, Staff projects General Fund budget shortfalls ranging
from $2.1 to $3.3 million over the next five years beginning in
Fiscal Year 2019/20. While current reserve levels are sufficient to
cover the projected shortfall for FY 19/20, projected budget
deficits will greatly diminish the General Fund’s reserves and create
shortfalls impacting the adopted General Fund Reserves Policy.
Without additional revenues or major cost-cutting strategies, the
General Fund will likely not be able to sustain current operations
by FY 2024/25. With thorough review and consideration, Staff
continues to explore and will recommend appropriate actions for
Council consideration to enhance General Fund revenues, in order
to sustain services to our public, maintain good credit ratings and
meet future financial obligations. The City remains dedicated to
providing the quality of life and maintaining the City services
residents expect and deserve in Azusa including public safety
services, senior and youth programs and addressing homelessness.
BUDGET IN BRIEF
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
REVENUES
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
Property Tax $ 11,455,002 25.7%
Other Taxes $ 9,834,815 22.0%
Sales Tax $ 5,829,104 13.0%
Charges for Services $ 4,685,556 10.5%
Utility User Tax $ 3,458,945 7.7%
License & Permit $ 3,218,980 7.3%
Money & Property Use $ 2,390,390 5.3%
Transfers In $ 4,497,450 3.1%
Fines & Penalties $ 1,247,425 2.8%
Cost Reimbursements $ 697,793 1.6%
Miscellaneous $ 439,640 1.0%
Total $44,755,099
In July, the City launched a community survey to solicit feedback
from residents on their goals and priorities for City services, which
the City will use to engage in responsible planning in light of fiscal
challenges. Those survey results show that 76% of residents believe
the City has a need for additional funds to provide and maintain the
level of city services that residents need and want.
Residents also identified local priorities that they would like the City
to continue to address, including: continuing police anti-gang
enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, maintaining police
patrols of neighborhood schools, maintaining police patrols of
neighborhoods, parks and recreations areas, preventing cuts to police
officer staffing levels, maintaining essential city services, and
repairing streets and potholes.
REVENUES
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Dear Residents,
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the quality of life for all
residents, businesses, and visitors, each year a budget is established
to allocate costs in the most efficient manner. As part of its
commitment to transparency, Azusa provides this budget summary
to keep residents informed about where City revenues are coming
from and how they are spent.
The General Fund Operating Budget is adopted by the City
Council annually and is a forecast of revenues and expenditures for
the fiscal year. As the City prepares its budget each year, city staff
and elected leaders balance a number of guiding values and
priorities to maximize the benefit of community resources. These
values and priorities include:
PUBLIC SAFETY, achieved by focusing on effective crime
prevention, sustainable safety measures, and the capacity to
respond quickly.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, achieved by developing
revenue sources and aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, achieved by supporting
healthy living opportunities, maintaining well-managed public
spaces, and engaging with the community.
A THRIVING ECONOMY, achieved by fostering economic
development, encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining and
supporting local business.
TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY, achieved by providing vital services,
increasing citizen satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
With prudent spending and maintenance of public services to the
Community, Staff projects General Fund budget shortfalls ranging
from $2.1 to $3.3 million over the next five years beginning in
Fiscal Year 2019/20. While current reserve levels are sufficient to
cover the projected shortfall for FY 19/20, projected budget
deficits will greatly diminish the General Fund’s reserves and create
shortfalls impacting the adopted General Fund Reserves Policy.
Without additional revenues or major cost-cutting strategies, the
General Fund will likely not be able to sustain current operations
by FY 2024/25. With thorough review and consideration, Staff
continues to explore and will recommend appropriate actions for
Council consideration to enhance General Fund revenues, in order
to sustain services to our public, maintain good credit ratings and
meet future financial obligations. The City remains dedicated to
providing the quality of life and maintaining the City services
residents expect and deserve in Azusa including public safety
services, senior and youth programs and addressing homelessness.
BUDGET IN BRIEF
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
REVENUES
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
Property Tax $ 11,455,002 25.7%
Other Taxes $ 9,834,815 22.0%
Sales Tax $ 5,829,104 13.0%
Charges for Services $ 4,685,556 10.5%
Utility User Tax $ 3,458,945 7.7%
License & Permit $ 3,218,980 7.3%
Money & Property Use $ 2,390,390 5.3%
Transfers In $ 4,497,450 3.1%
Fines & Penalties $ 1,247,425 2.8%
Cost Reimbursements $ 697,793 1.6%
Miscellaneous $ 439,640 1.0%
Total $44,755,099
In July, the City launched a community survey to solicit feedback
from residents on their goals and priorities for City services, which
the City will use to engage in responsible planning in light of fiscal
challenges. Those survey results show that 76% of residents believe
the City has a need for additional funds to provide and maintain the
level of city services that residents need and want.
Residents also identified local priorities that they would like the City
to continue to address, including: continuing police anti-gang
enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, maintaining police
patrols of neighborhood schools, maintaining police patrols of
neighborhoods, parks and recreations areas, preventing cuts to police
officer staffing levels, maintaining essential city services, and
repairing streets and potholes. View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Public Safety $ 27,352,407 58.4%
General Government $ 8,995,047 19.2%
Culture & Recreation $ 3,521,891 7.5%
Facilities & Infrastructure $ 3,244,733 6.9%
Community Development $ 2,862,337 6.1%
Capital & Infrastructure
Replacement $ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT: -$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights
Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of
$2.1 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected to
decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20
Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to services
Taxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-going
revenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),
Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes
(22%)
Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to cover
the cost of police and fire safety services
General Fund Reserve Policy Amount
Budget Stabilization & Catastrophic
Event (15% of budget) $ 6,625,250
Capital & Infrastructure Replacement $ 1,500,000
Insurance $ 1,000,000
Retiree Benefits $ 1,500,000
Total Internally Restricted
Reserves $ 10,625,250
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation
today and give your feedback on your City service
priorities at: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-
Conversation.
View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Public Safety $ 27,352,407 58.4%
General Government $ 8,995,047 19.2%
Culture & Recreation $ 3,521,891 7.5%
Facilities & Infrastructure $ 3,244,733 6.9%
Community Development $ 2,862,337 6.1%
Capital & Infrastructure
Replacement $ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT: -$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights
Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of
$2.1 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected to
decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20
Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to services
Taxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-going
revenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),
Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes
(22%)
Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to cover
the cost of police and fire safety services
General Fund Reserve Policy Amount
Budget Stabilization & Catastrophic
Event (15% of budget) $ 6,625,250
Capital & Infrastructure Replacement $ 1,500,000
Insurance $ 1,000,000
Retiree Benefits $ 1,500,000
Total Internally Restricted
Reserves $ 10,625,250
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation
today and give your feedback on your City service
priorities at: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-
Conversation.
View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Public Safety $ 27,352,407 58.4%
General Government $ 8,995,047 19.2%
Culture & Recreation $ 3,521,891 7.5%
Facilities & Infrastructure $ 3,244,733 6.9%
Community Development $ 2,862,337 6.1%
Capital & Infrastructure
Replacement $ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT: -$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights
Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of
$2.1 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected to
decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20
Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to services
Taxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-going
revenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),
Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes
(22%)
Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to cover
the cost of police and fire safety services
General Fund Reserve Policy Amount
Budget Stabilization & Catastrophic
Event (15% of budget) $ 6,625,250
Capital & Infrastructure Replacement $ 1,500,000
Insurance $ 1,000,000
Retiree Benefits $ 1,500,000
Total Internally Restricted
Reserves $ 10,625,250
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation
today and give your feedback on your City service
priorities at: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-
Conversation.
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps
necessary to maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control
over taxpayer dollars, ensuring that this money stays local to be
spent on the services that protect families, make neighborhoods
safer, help kids and seniors, and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
• Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
• Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s
office, City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk
Management, Information Technology and Finance
• Offers resources for community needs such as
scholarship programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
• Funds Community Resources such as Recreation,
Library, and Transportation services
• Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
• Offers community events, recreational swimming,
and after school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• Provides code enforcement services and a well-
planned, zoned community with smart economic
developments that bring the best synergy to the City
such as the development of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
• Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
• Removes Graffiti from public property
• Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents
within the City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
• Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
PRESUPUESTO EN BREVE
AÑO FISCAL 2019/2020
Estimados residentes,
Para cumplir la promesa de la Ciudad de mejorar la calidad
de vida de todos los residentes, negocios y visitantes, cada
año se establece un presupuesto para asignar los costos de
la manera más eficiente. Como parte de su compromiso
a la transparencia, Azusa proporciona este resumen del
presupuesto para mantener a los residentes informados acerca
de dónde provienen los ingresos de la Ciudad y cómo se
gastan.
El presupuesto operativo del Fondo General es adoptado
anualmente por el Concejo Municipal y es un pronóstico de
ingresos y gastos para el año fiscal. A medida que la Ciudad
prepara su presupuesto cada año, el personal de la ciudad y
los líderes elegidos equilibran una serie de valores rectores y
prioridades para maximizar el beneficio de los recursos de la
comunidad. Estos valores y prioridades incluyen:
SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA, lograda al enfocarse en la prevención
efectiva del delito, medidas de seguridad sostenibles y la
capacidad de responder rápidamente.
SOSTENIBILIDAD FINANCIERA, lograda mediante el
desarrollo de fuentes de ingresos y la búsqueda agresiva de
oportunidades para reducir gastos.
CALIDAD DE VIDA MEJORADA lograda mediante el apoyo
a oportunidades de vida saludable, el mantenimiento de
espacios públicos bien administrados y la participación de
la comunidad.
UNA ECONOMÍA PRÓSPERA, lograda mediante el fomento
del desarrollo económico, el fomento del turismo y la
obtención, retención y apoyo de empresas locales.
TRANSPARENCIA Y RESPONSABILIDAD, lograda al
proporcionar servicios vitales, aumentar la satisfacción de los
ciudadanos y mantener una comunicación abierta.
Con gastos prudentes y mantenimiento de los servicios
públicos para la Comunidad, el personal proyecta un déficit
presupuestario del Fondo General que oscila entre $ 2.1 y
$3.3 millones durante los próximos cinco años a partir del
año fiscal 2019/20. Aunque los niveles de reserva actuales son
suficientes para cubrir el déficit proyectado para el año fiscal
19/20, los déficits presupuestarios proyectados disminuirán
en gran medida las reservas del Fondo General y crearán
déficits que afectarán la Póliza de Reservas del Fondo General
Values &
Priorities
Public Safety, achieved by focusing
on effective crime prevention, sustainable
safety measures, and the capacity to respond
quickly.
Financial Sustainability,
achieved by developing revenue sources and
aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
Enhanced Quality of Life,
achieved by supporting healthy living
opportunities, maintaining well-managed
public spaces, and engaging with the
community.
A Thriving Economy, achieved
by fostering economic development,
encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining
and supporting local business.
Transparency,
Responsibility, and
Accountability, achieved by
providing vital services, increasing citizen
satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
As the City prepares its budget each year,
City staff and elected leaders balance a
number of guiding values and priorities to
maximize the benefit of community
resources. These priorities include:
Address: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA
91702
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30 pm
Main Phone Number: (626) 812-5200
Connect with us:
Azusa City Council
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Robert Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem
Angel A. Carrillo, Council Member
Edward J. Alvarez, Council Member
Uriel E. Macias, Council Member
…………………………………………………
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the
quality of life for all residents, businesses, and
visitors, each year a budget is established to
allocate costs in the most efficient manner.
As part of its commitment to transparency,
Azusa provides this budget summary to keep
residents informed about where City revenues
are coming from and how they are spent.
……………………………………………………………
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall
View the complete budget online at:
www.AzusaCA.gov/189/Budgets
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5200
Budget Highlights
The budget expenditures and initiatives of the
City of Azusa are aligned with the community’s
goals. The 2018/19 budget expenditures were
determined by the City Council, City Manager,
and City staff after careful consideration of the
residential and business needs of the Community.
For more information:
Please contact the Finance Department at
Finance@AzusaCA.gov or (626) 812-5203
General Fund Budget is balanced with a
projected change in fund balance of $1.9
million due to proceeds from one-time
property sales of $2.9 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is
expected to increase to $11.2 million by
the end of FY 18/19, inclusive of one-time
revenues and expenditures
Taxes provide approximately 70% of
General Fund on-going revenues.
Four major categories are: Property
Taxes (27%), Sales Taxes (14%),
Utility User Taxes (8%), Other Taxes
(21%)
The estimated uncommitted reserve fund
balance includes $10.3 million of
internally restricted funds set aside to
mitigate potential areas of financial
exposure and to address some of the
City's long-term financial liabilities
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Budget At A Glance
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
57 percent ($24.1 million) of the budget
goes to cover the cost of public safety
services
Vea el presupuesto completo en línea en:
https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
Values &
Priorities
Public Safety, achieved by focusing
on effective crime prevention, sustainable
safety measures, and the capacity to respond
quickly.
Financial Sustainability,
achieved by developing revenue sources and
aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
Enhanced Quality of Life,
achieved by supporting healthy living
opportunities, maintaining well-managed
public spaces, and engaging with the
community.
A Thriving Economy, achieved
by fostering economic development,
encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining
and supporting local business.
Transparency,
Responsibility, and
Accountability, achieved by
providing vital services, increasing citizen
satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
As the City prepares its budget each year,
City staff and elected leaders balance a
number of guiding values and priorities to
maximize the benefit of community
resources. These priorities include:
Address: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA
91702
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30 pm
Main Phone Number: (626) 812-5200
Connect with us:
Azusa City Council
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Robert Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem
Angel A. Carrillo, Council Member
Edward J. Alvarez, Council Member
Uriel E. Macias, Council Member
…………………………………………………
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the
quality of life for all residents, businesses, and
visitors, each year a budget is established to
allocate costs in the most efficient manner.
As part of its commitment to transparency,
Azusa provides this budget summary to keep
residents informed about where City revenues
are coming from and how they are spent.
……………………………………………………………
The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall
View the complete budget online at:
www.AzusaCA.gov/189/Budgets
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5200
Budget Highlights
The budget expenditures and initiatives of the
City of Azusa are aligned with the community’s
goals. The 2018/19 budget expenditures were
determined by the City Council, City Manager,
and City staff after careful consideration of the
residential and business needs of the Community.
For more information:
Please contact the Finance Department at
Finance@AzusaCA.gov or (626) 812-5203
General Fund Budget is balanced with a
projected change in fund balance of $1.9
million due to proceeds from one-time
property sales of $2.9 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is
expected to increase to $11.2 million by
the end of FY 18/19, inclusive of one-time
revenues and expenditures
Taxes provide approximately 70% of
General Fund on-going revenues.
Four major categories are: Property
Taxes (27%), Sales Taxes (14%),
Utility User Taxes (8%), Other Taxes
(21%)
The estimated uncommitted reserve fund
balance includes $10.3 million of
internally restricted funds set aside to
mitigate potential areas of financial
exposure and to address some of the
City's long-term financial liabilities
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twitter.com/cityofazusa
@azusacity
Budget At A Glance
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
57 percent ($24.1 million) of the budget
goes to cover the cost of public safety
services
Aspectos destacados del presupuesto
• El presupuesto está estructuralmente desequilibrado
con un déficit proyectado de $ 2.1 millones
• Se espera que el saldo del fondo de reserva no
comprometido disminuya a $ 10.0 millones para fines
del año fiscal 19/20
• A pesar del déficit, no hay reducciones propuestas a
los servicios.
• Los impuestos proporcionan aproximadamente el
69% de los ingresos corrientes del Fondo General.
Las cuatro categorías principales son: impuestos
a la propiedad (26%), impuesto a las ventas (13%),
impuesto a los usuarios de servicios públicos (8%) y
otros impuestos (22%)
• Más del 58 por ciento ($ 27.4 millones) del presupuesto
se destina a cubrir el costo de los servicios de seguridad
policial y contra incendios
Reservas del Fondo General
Conéctese con nosotros:
Dirección: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702
Lunes a jueves: 7:00 am a 5:30 pm
Número de teléfono principal: (626) 812-5200
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twitter.com/cityofazusa
@azusacity
Consejo Municipal de Azusa
Joseph R. Rocha, Alcalde
Edward J. Alvarez, Alcalde Provisional
Angel A. Carrillo, Concejal
Robert Gonzales, Concejal
Uriel E. Macias, Concejal
El Consejo Municipal se reúne el primer y tercer
lunes de cada mes a las 6:30 pm en el Ayuntamiento
Para más información:
Por favor contacte al Departamento de Finanzas a
Finance@AzusaCA.gov o (626) 812-5203
Para recibir esta información en español,
por favor llame al (626) 812-5203
View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES HOW THE MONEY IS USED
$ 27,352,407 58.4%
$ 8,995,047 19.2%
$ 3,521,891 7.5%
$ 3,244,733 6.9%
$ 2,862,337 6.1%
$ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT: -$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of$2.1 millionThe uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected todecrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to servicesTaxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-goingrevenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes(22%)Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to coverthe cost of police and fire safety services
$ 6,625,250
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 10,625,250
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Monto de la Póliza de Reserva Cantidadde Fondo General
Estabilización Presupuestaria y Evento
Catastrófica (15% del presupuesto)
Capital e Infraestructura
Reemplazo
Seguro
Beneficios para jubilados
Total internamente restringido
Reservas
PRESUPUESTO DEL FONDO GENERAL AÑO FISCAL 2019/20
adoptada. Sin ingresos adicionales o estrategias importantes para reducir costos, el Fondo General probablemente no podrá mantener
las operaciones actuales para el año fiscal 2024/25. Con revisión y consideración exhaustiva, el personal continúa explorando y
recomendará acciones apropiadas para la consideración del Consejo para mejorar los ingresos del Fondo General, a fin de mantener
los servicios a nuestro público, mantener buenas calificaciones crediticias y cumplir con las obligaciones financieras futuras. La
Ciudad sigue dedicada a proporcionar la calidad de vida y a mantener los servicios municipales que los residentes esperan y merecen
en Azusa, incluyendo los servicios de seguridad pública, programas para personas mayores y jóvenes y abordar la falta de vivienda.
En julio, la Ciudad lanzó una encuesta comunitaria para solicitar comentarios de los residentes sobre sus objetivos y prioridades para
los servicios de la Ciudad, que la Ciudad utilizará para planificar responsablemente a la luz de los desafíos fiscales. Los resultados de
la encuesta muestran que el 76% de los residentes creen que la Ciudad necesita fondos adicionales para proporcionar y mantener el
nivel de servicios de la ciudad que los residentes necesitan y desean.
Los residentes también identificaron prioridades locales que les gustaría que la Ciudad continuara abordando, que incluyen: programas
policiales continuos contra las pandillas, abordar la falta de vivienda, mantener patrullas policiales en las escuelas del vecindario,
mantener patrullas policiales en los vecindarios, parques y áreas recreativas, prevenir recortes a niveles de dotación de personal de
policía, mantenimiento de servicios esenciales de la ciudad y reparación de calles y baches.
¡También queremos saber de usted! Únase a la conversación hoy y brinde sus comentarios sobre las prioridades de servicio de su
ciudad en: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-Conversation.
Dear Residents,
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the quality of life for all
residents, businesses, and visitors, each year a budget is established
to allocate costs in the most efficient manner. As part of its
commitment to transparency, Azusa provides this budget summary
to keep residents informed about where City revenues are coming
from and how they are spent.
The General Fund Operating Budget is adopted by the City
Council annually and is a forecast of revenues and expenditures for
the fiscal year. As the City prepares its budget each year, city staff
and elected leaders balance a number of guiding values and
priorities to maximize the benefit of community resources. These
values and priorities include:
PUBLIC SAFETY, achieved by focusing on effective crime
prevention, sustainable safety measures, and the capacity to
respond quickly.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, achieved by developing
revenue sources and aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, achieved by supporting
healthy living opportunities, maintaining well-managed public
spaces, and engaging with the community.
A THRIVING ECONOMY, achieved by fostering economic
development, encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining and
supporting local business.
TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY, achieved by providing vital services,
increasing citizen satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
With prudent spending and maintenance of public services to the
Community, Staff projects General Fund budget shortfalls ranging
from $2.1 to $3.3 million over the next five years beginning in
Fiscal Year 2019/20. While current reserve levels are sufficient to
cover the projected shortfall for FY 19/20, projected budget
deficits will greatly diminish the General Fund’s reserves and create
shortfalls impacting the adopted General Fund Reserves Policy.
Without additional revenues or major cost-cutting strategies, the
General Fund will likely not be able to sustain current operations
by FY 2024/25. With thorough review and consideration, Staff
continues to explore and will recommend appropriate actions for
Council consideration to enhance General Fund revenues, in order
to sustain services to our public, maintain good credit ratings and
meet future financial obligations. The City remains dedicated to
providing the quality of life and maintaining the City services
residents expect and deserve in Azusa including public safety
services, senior and youth programs and addressing homelessness.
BUDGET IN BRIEF
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
REVENUES
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
Property Tax $ 11,455,002 25.7%
Other Taxes $ 9,834,815 22.0%
Sales Tax $ 5,829,104 13.0%
Charges for Services $ 4,685,556 10.5%
Utility User Tax $ 3,458,945 7.7%
License & Permit $ 3,218,980 7.3%
Money & Property Use $ 2,390,390 5.3%
Transfers In $ 4,497,450 3.1%
Fines & Penalties $ 1,247,425 2.8%
Cost Reimbursements $ 697,793 1.6%
Miscellaneous $ 439,640 1.0%
Total $44,755,099
In July, the City launched a community survey to solicit feedback
from residents on their goals and priorities for City services, which
the City will use to engage in responsible planning in light of fiscal
challenges. Those survey results show that 76% of residents believe
the City has a need for additional funds to provide and maintain the
level of city services that residents need and want.
Residents also identified local priorities that they would like the City
to continue to address, including: continuing police anti-gang
enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, maintaining police
patrols of neighborhood schools, maintaining police patrols of
neighborhoods, parks and recreations areas, preventing cuts to police
officer staffing levels, maintaining essential city services, and
repairing streets and potholes.
INGRESOS
DE DÓNDE VIENE EL DINERO
GASTOS
ADMINISTRACION DEL FONDO MONETARIO
Dear Residents,
To fulfill the City’s promise of enhancing the quality of life for all
residents, businesses, and visitors, each year a budget is established
to allocate costs in the most efficient manner. As part of its
commitment to transparency, Azusa provides this budget summary
to keep residents informed about where City revenues are coming
from and how they are spent.
The General Fund Operating Budget is adopted by the City
Council annually and is a forecast of revenues and expenditures for
the fiscal year. As the City prepares its budget each year, city staff
and elected leaders balance a number of guiding values and
priorities to maximize the benefit of community resources. These
values and priorities include:
PUBLIC SAFETY, achieved by focusing on effective crime
prevention, sustainable safety measures, and the capacity to
respond quickly.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, achieved by developing
revenue sources and aggressively seeking opportunities to reduce
expenses.
ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, achieved by supporting
healthy living opportunities, maintaining well-managed public
spaces, and engaging with the community.
A THRIVING ECONOMY, achieved by fostering economic
development, encouraging tourism, and obtaining, retaining and
supporting local business.
TRANSPARENCY, RESPONSIBILITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY, achieved by providing vital services,
increasing citizen satisfaction, and maintaining open
communication.
With prudent spending and maintenance of public services to the
Community, Staff projects General Fund budget shortfalls ranging
from $2.1 to $3.3 million over the next five years beginning in
Fiscal Year 2019/20. While current reserve levels are sufficient to
cover the projected shortfall for FY 19/20, projected budget
deficits will greatly diminish the General Fund’s reserves and create
shortfalls impacting the adopted General Fund Reserves Policy.
Without additional revenues or major cost-cutting strategies, the
General Fund will likely not be able to sustain current operations
by FY 2024/25. With thorough review and consideration, Staff
continues to explore and will recommend appropriate actions for
Council consideration to enhance General Fund revenues, in order
to sustain services to our public, maintain good credit ratings and
meet future financial obligations. The City remains dedicated to
providing the quality of life and maintaining the City services
residents expect and deserve in Azusa including public safety
services, senior and youth programs and addressing homelessness.
BUDGET IN BRIEF
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
REVENUES
WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
$ 11,455,002 25.7%
$ 9,834,815 22.0%
$ 5,829,104 13.0%
$ 4,685,556 10.5%
$ 3,458,945 7.7%
$ 3,218,980 7.3%
$ 2,390,390 5.3%
$ 4,497,450 3.1%
$ 1,247,425 2.8%
$ 697,793 1.6%
$ 439,640 1.0%
Total $44,755,099
In July, the City launched a community survey to solicit feedback
from residents on their goals and priorities for City services, which
the City will use to engage in responsible planning in light of fiscal
challenges. Those survey results show that 76% of residents believe
the City has a need for additional funds to provide and maintain the
level of city services that residents need and want.
Residents also identified local priorities that they would like the City
to continue to address, including: continuing police anti-gang
enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, maintaining police
patrols of neighborhood schools, maintaining police patrols of
neighborhoods, parks and recreations areas, preventing cuts to police
officer staffing levels, maintaining essential city services, and
repairing streets and potholes.View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
Public Safety $ 27,352,407 58.4%
General Government $ 8,995,047 19.2%
Culture & Recreation $ 3,521,891 7.5%
Facilities & Infrastructure $ 3,244,733 6.9%
Community Development $ 2,862,337 6.1%
Capital & Infrastructure
Replacement $ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT:-$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights
Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of
$2.1 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected to
decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20
Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to services
Taxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-going
revenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),
Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes
(22%)
Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to cover
the cost of police and fire safety services
General Fund Reserve Policy Amount
Budget Stabilization & Catastrophic
Event (15% of budget)
$ 6,625,250
Capital & Infrastructure Replacement $ 1,500,000
Insurance $ 1,000,000
Retiree Benefits $ 1,500,000
Total Internally Restricted
Reserves $ 10,625,250
We also want to hear from YOU! Join the Conversation
today and give your feedback on your City service
priorities at: https://www.AzusaCa.gov/1791/Join-the-
Conversation.
View the complete budget online at: https:/AzusaCa.gov/189/Budgets
EXPENDITURES
HOW THE MONEY IS USED
$ 27,352,407 58.4%
$ 8,995,047 19.2%
$ 3,521,891 7.5%
$ 3,244,733 6.9%
$ 2,862,337 6.1%
$ 894,765 1.9%
Total $ 46,871,180
OPERATING DEFICIT:-$2,116,081
Looking forward, it is essential that Azusa take the steps necessary to
maintain its fiscal sustainability and local control over taxpayer dollars,
ensuring that this money stays local to be spent on the services that
protect families, make neighborhoods safer, help kids and seniors,
and maintain our quality of life.
Summary of Expenditures
PUBLIC SAFETY
Provides 24/7 Police and Fire Services
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Funds critical city functions such as: City Manager’s office,
City Clerk services, Human Resources & Risk Management,
Information Technology and Finance
Offers resources for community needs such as scholarship
programs for local High School students
CULTURE & RECREATION
Funds Community Resources such as Recreation, Library,
and Transportation services
Provides clean parks and well-groomed trees and
landscaping citywide
Offers community events, recreational swimming, and after
school, citizenship, and literacy programs
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Provides code enforcement services and a well-planned,
zoned community with smart economic developments that
bring the best synergy to the City such as the development
of the Orchard
HIGHWAY & STREETS
Maintains safe roads and sidewalks
Removes Graffiti from public proper=ty
Uses special revenues to provide services such as
transportation for seniors and disabled residents within the
City
CAPITAL & INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Various projects in response to aging buildings and
equipment
Budget Highlights
Budget is structurally imbalanced with a projected deficit of
$2.1 million
The uncommitted reserve fund balance is expected to
decrease to $10.0 million by the end of FY 19/20
Despite deficit, there are no proposed reductions to services
Taxes provide approximately 69% of General Fund on-going
revenues. Four major categories are: Property Taxes (26%),
Sales Tax (13%), Utility User Tax (8%), and Other Taxes
(22%)
Over 58 percent ($27.4 million) of the budget goes to cover
the cost of police and fire safety services
$ 6,625,250
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 10,625,250
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Mirando hacia el futuro, es esencial que Azusa tome las medidas
necesarias para mantener su sostenibilidad fiscal y el control
local sobre el dinero de los contribuyentes, asegurando que
este dinero permanezca local para gastarse en los servicios que
protegen a las familias, hacen que los vecindarios sean más
seguros, ayuden a los niños y a las personas mayores, y mantener
nuestra calidad de vida.
Resumen de Gastos
SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA
• Brinda servicios de policía y bomberos 24 horas al
día, 7 días de la semana (24/7)
GOBIERNO GENERAL
• Financia funciones críticas de la ciudad como: la
oficina del administrador de la ciudad, los servicios
del secretario de la ciudad, los recursos humanos y
la gestión de riesgos, la tecnología de la información
y las finanzas
• Ofrece recursos para las necesidades de la
comunidad, como programas de becas para
estudiantes locales de secundaria
CULTURA Y RECREACIÓN
• Financia recursos comunitarios como servicios de
recreación, biblioteca y transporte
• Proporciona parques limpios y árboles y jardines
bien cuidados en toda la ciudad
• Ofrece eventos comunitarios, natación recreativa
y programas después de la escuela, ciudadanía y
alfabetización
DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO
• Brinda servicios de cumplimiento de códigos y una
comunidad zonal bien planificada con desarrollos
económicos inteligentes que brindan la mejor
sinergia a la Ciudad, como el desarrollo del huerto
AUTOPISTA Y CALLES
• Mantiene carreteras y aceras seguras
• Elimina el Graffiti en propiedades públicas
• Utiliza ingresos especiales para proporcionar
servicios como transporte para personas mayores y
residentes discapacitados dentro de la ciudad
REEMPLAZO DE CAPITAL E INFRAESTRUCTURA
• Varios proyectos en respuesta a edificios y equipos
DÉFICIT OPERATIVO : -2,116,081
Impuesto a la propiedad
Otros impuestos
Impuesto a las ventas
Cargos por servicios
Impuesto al usuario de servicios públicos
Licencia y permiso
Uso de dinero y propiedad
Transferencias
Multas
Reembolsos de costos
Gastos diversos
Seguridad pública
Gobierno general
Cultura y recreación
Instalaciones e infraestructura
Desarrollo comunitario
Reemplazo de Capital e
Infraestructura