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The annual operating budget, which begins July 1st of each year and ends June 30th of the following year, is the Commission’s financial foundation for providing services to residents. As the county park system grows, we will continue to be sensitive to taxpayer concerns.
The budget is made up of several different funds, including a General Agency Fund and an Enterprise Fund. The General Agency Fund relies on revenue from taxes and other sources and accounts for much of the Commission’s operations.
The Commission has a strong interest in self-sufficiency, and over 55% of its operating budget is derived from sources other than taxes. Called the enterprise approach, the Commission has long felt that it is in the public trust to use tax dollars to buy the land and build facilities, but that the people who use these facilities should help pay for operations and maintenance through a system of fees and charges. |