General Fund
The City’s primary operating is referred to as the General Fund. It is used to account for all fnancial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. These activities are funded principally by property taxes from individuals and businesses, and charges for services. General Fund Revenues General Fund revenues for fscal year 2020 totaled $61.5 million (excluding transfers), a 4.7% decrease from fscal year 2019. REVENUES Property Taxes Other Taxes Franchise Fees Charges for Services Payment in Lieu of Taxes Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines and Forfeitures Investment Income Other Special Assessments
2020 $
28,767,984 8,563,139 5,349,155 1,732,895 2,032,179 6,695,982 666,883 1,493,935 545,097 5,625,078 1,923
2019 $
26,388, 6 5 1 8, 581,918 5,398,373 2,758,554 2,015,822 7,278,805 722,362 1,733,748 1,018,584 8,596,847 3,619
61,474,250 3,723,166
64,497,283 0
$ 65,197,416
$ 64,497,283
Subtotal Transfers In
General Fund expenditures are classifed by the type of service provided: General Government: Services provided by the government for the beneft of the public and the governmental body. Public Safety: Services that provide for the security of persons and property, mainly from the Police and Fire Rescue Departments. Physical Environment: Services to achieve a satisfactory living environment.
Enterprise Funds (Business-Type activities) An enterprise fund is used to ˝ccount for ˝ctivities for which ˝ fee is ch˝rged to users to recover the cost of the goods/ services provided. The Enterprise Funds include: the Utilities Fund, Stormwater Fund and Golf Course Fund.
Capital Outlay: Expenditures are for the acquisition of fxed assets Economic Environment: Cost of providing services which develop and improve the economic condition of the community and our neighbors.
REVENUES Charges for Services Other Capital Contributions Nonoperating Revenues Transfers In
2020
2019
$ 35,047,091 54,553 911,645 935,082 528,230
$ 35,031,608 85,742 948,722 1,818,744 517,646
Total
$ 37,476,601
$ 38,402,462
2020 EXPENSES Salaries, Wages, Benefts $ 6,833,532 Contractual Services, Materials 12,321,692 Depreciation 4,241,184 Other Services and Charges 5,842,758 Nonoperating Expenses 1,000,903 Transfers Out 18,595 Total
$ 30,258,664
Transportation: Cost of services for the safe and adequate fow of vehicles, travelers and pedestrians. Culture/Recreation: Cost of providing and maintaining cultural and recreational facilities and activities for the beneft of the community.
$
$ 29,451,114
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Condensed Statement of Outstanding Debt (in millions)
EXPENDITURES
The debt position of the City is summarized below:
General Government Public Safety Transportation Culture and Recreation Physical Environment Economic Environment Human Services Capital Outlay Subtotal Transfers Out Total
2020
2019
$ 15,107,968 19,988,486 1,445,931 4,381,723 4,308,303 658,107 372,466 1,179,561
$ 14,398,457 19,458,490 1,569,157 5,040,528 4,561,415 584,583 357,425 635,119
47,442,545 20,089,146
46,605,174 14,913,977
$ 67,531,691
$ 61,519,151
Revenue bonds and notes
Vivo by Roger White Stoller
To view the full Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, visit www.Tamarac.org/ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReport.
6,511,544 11,657,586 4,308,291 5,852,861 1,102,780 18,052
General Fund expenditures increased by $0.8 million (excluding transfers) from $46.6 million in fscal year 2019 to $47.4 million in fscal year 2020.
General Fund Expenditures
This condensed report is part of our ongoing e˜ort to be transparent and to help the community better understand the City’s fnances. It summarizes information provided in our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fscal year ending September 30, 2020.
2019
At year-end, the City had $71.6 million in bonds and notes outstanding, a decrease of $3.9 million from fscal year 2019. All $71.6 million are revenue bonds and notes backed by budget appropriations and fee revenues. In 2020, Fitch’s review a°rmed the City’s Stormwater System Revenue Note credit rating of AA. Fitch’s review also a°rmed the City’s Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds credit rating of AA+. These ratings refect a strong fnancial position, a low debt burden and low operating risk. Additional information about the City’s long-term debt can be found in Note 9 of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Total
City of Tamarac Condensed Annual Financial Report 2020
Governmental 2020 2019 $ 47.6 $ 50.7
Business-type 2020 2019 $ 24.0 $ 24.8
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Total 2020 2019 $ 71.6 $ 75.5
2020 Accomplishments & Statistics
Building Permits Issued 7,398
Fire Emergency Responses 12,456
Potholes Repaired 235
Athletic Field Permits Issued 1,510
Crime Reduction 23%*
Recyclables Collected (tons) 4,032
New Water Connections 227
Public Transit Passengers 35,883 *Calendar Year 2020