Page 95 - FY 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET

GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTION

The General Government function performs all the general administrative activities of the City. This function is
comprised of the following department/divisions: City Council, City Manager, City Secretary, and Non-

Departmental. The General Government Function, along with the Staff Services Function, provides the necessary
support services for the various line divisions. Positions funded in the General Government Function include:
Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager, Management Analyst, EMS Billing Manager, and City Secretary. The
General Government Function's total 2024-25 Budget is $1,422,315. This allocation is $80,000 less than the 2023-
24 re-estimate of $1,502,393.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council division provides funds for the Mayor and the six City Councilmembers. The 2024-25 Budget for
the City Council in the amount of $19,662 is $4,384 more than the 2023-24 re-estimate of $15,278. The Budget
includes salary expenses for the Mayor and six Councilmembers, office supplies, and training expenses for the
Mayor and Councilmembers.

CITY MANAGER

The City Manager division provides operating funds for the City Manager and the Management Analyst. The 2024-

25 Budget for the City Manager in the amount of $474,409 reflects a net increase of $24,854 from the 2023-24 re-
estimate of $449,555.

The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase for the Management Analyst. The 2024-25
Budget includes funds for an up-to twenty percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these
two employees, a 3.0 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA), and a 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment
to compensate for prior year COLAs being below actual inflation.

CITY SECRETARY

The City Secretary division is staffed by the City Secretary and Administrative Clerk. The 2024-25 Budget for the
City Secretary totals $334,833 for a decrease of $125,880 below the 2023-24 re-estimate of $460,713. This decrease
is due to the elimination of the Deputy City Secretary position.

The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase for the Deputy City Secretary and Administrative
Clerk, up-to twenty percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums, and a 3.0 percent COLA), and
a 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment to compensate for prior year COLAs being below actual inflation.

The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for the City Council election scheduled for November 2024 and for a run-off
election, if one is necessary.

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