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Austin's Spending Soars: Jobs, Health, Roads

Tuesday, September 25, 1956 special called

Here's a look at Austin's city agenda from September 25, 1956:

  • Major Budget Boost:

    The city proposed a substantial 21% increase in its overall budget, growing from $25.7 million to $31.1 million for the upcoming fiscal year, signaling significant city growth and expansion of services.
  • Investing in Public Services:

    Significant funds were allocated to essential services, including police, fire, public works (like streets and bridges), and utilities. Brackenridge Hospital also received a large portion of the budget to support healthcare.
  • Growing Workforce and Salaries:

    Plans included increasing salaries and staffing across most city departments, indicating a projected expansion of the municipal workforce to keep pace with the city's development.
  • Key Revenue Drivers:

    The city's operations were primarily funded by property taxes, transfers from utility services, and income generated from various city services such as hospital charges and parking meters.

Full Transcript

679 679 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: SECTION II FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ESSED VALUATIONS: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ESTIMATED INCOME FROM AD VALOREM TAXES CURRENT ROLL AND PRIOR ROLLS ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1955 COLLECTIBLE OCTOBER 1, 1955 680 680 -FUNDS COMBINED GENERAL SINKING TOTAL 1 EAL PROPERTY: Land $115,602,690 $115,602,690 $115,602,690 Improvements 224,447,840 224,447,840 224,447,840 TOTAL REAL 340,050,530 340,050,530 340,050,530 ERSONAL: Business 38,906,120 38,906,120 38,906,120 Autos & Trucks 21,894,770 21,894,770 21,894,770 TOTAL PERSONAL AL ASSESSED VALUATIONS Rate per $100 Valuation unt of Levy 60,800,890 60,800,890 60,800,890 400,851,420 400,851,420 400,851,420 .62 .34 .96 2,485,293 1,362,920 3,848,213 imated Percent Collectible. 91.51% 91.51% 91.51 % imated Amount Collectible 2,274,400 1,247,208 3,521,608 imated Delinquent Collections 'AL ESTIMATED COLLECTIBLE 114,650 62,967 177,617 2,389,050 1,310,175 3,699,225 IMATED PERCENT COLLECTIBLE O CURRENT LEVY 96.13% 96.13% 96.13% ESTIMATED INCOME FROM AD VALOREM TAXES CURRENT ROLL AND PRIOR ROLLS ASSESSED JANUARY 1, 1956 COLLECTIBLE OCTOBER 1, 1956 FUNDS COMBINED GENERAL SINKING TOTAL 21,963,730 62,949,800 2,626,879 ESSED VALUATIONS: EAL PROPERTY: Land Improvements TOTAL REAL ERSONAL: Business Autos & Trucks TOTAL PERSONAL AL ASSESSED VALUATIONS Rate per $100 Valuation unt of Levy $119,742,030 240,998,190 360,740,220 40,986,070 $119,742,030 240,998,190 360,740,220 423,690,020 423,690,020 $119,742,030 240,998,190 360,740,220 40,986,070 40,986,070 21,963,730 21,963,730 62,949,800 62,949,800 423,690,020 .62 1,440,54734 4,067,426.96 imated Percent Collectible 91.36% 91.36% 91.36% imated Amount Collectible 2,400,000 1,316,085 3,716,085 imated Delinquent Collections 150,000 82,255 232,255 AL ESTIMATED COLLECTIBLE 2,550,000 1,398,340 3,948,340 IMATED PERCENT COLLECTIBLE O CURRENT LEVY 97.07% 97.07% 97.07% EXPENDITURES 1. GENERAL FUND BUDGET: Operating Expenses Property Additions Notes Payable Other Governmental Agencies: Texas Highway Department Reserves-Unappropriated TOTAL BUDGET 2. UTILITY FUND BUDGET: Operating Expenses Property Additions Prepaid Insurance Refunds to Sub-dividers Reserves-Unappropriated TOTAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL IGAR 1999-20 SUPPORTING BUDGET SCHED.PAGE PROPOSALS RESOURCES SUPPORTING SCHED.PAGE BUDGET PROPOSALS $ 7,190,110 885,320 20,000 1. GENERAL FUND RESOURCES From Tax Sources $ 2,429,000 From Non-Tax Sources 2,594,775 Transfers from Utility Fund 2,825,000 Resources on Hand 278,005 26,000 5,350 10 $ 8,126,780 TOTAL RESOURCES 10 $ 8,126,780 $ 3,273,045 1,906,545 2. UTILITY FUND RESOURCES: From Sales & Services Customers Deposits $ 9,925,000 26,105 Sub-dividers Deposits 50,000 360,000 265,000 695,035 Contributions Aid of Construction Resources on Hand Deduct: Transfers to Other Funds: General Fund Revenue Bond Retirement 93 $ 6,165,730 TOTAL RESOURCES 93 70,000 290,710 2,825,000 1,704,980 $ 6,165,730 3. SPECIAL BOND FUND RESOURCES: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: $ 1,935,544 Proceeds from Sale of Bonds $ 320,000 424,076 From Other Governmental Agencies: Public Health Service Civil Aeronautics Adm. 300,000 219,000 Resources on Hand 1,520,620 122 $ 2,359,620 TOTAL RESOURCES 122 $ 2,359,620 $ 3,269,851 208,860 123 $ 3,478,711 4. UTILITY REVENUE BOND FUND RESOURCES: Proceeds from Sale of Bonds Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES $ 1,250,000 2,228,711 123 $ 3,478,711 3. SPECIAL BOND FUND BUDGET: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Construction Work in Progress Reserve for Authorized Disbursements L. TOTAL BUDGET 4. UTILITY REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET: Construction Work in Progress Reserve for Auth. Disbursements TOTAL BUDGET 681 681 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2 EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1955-56 SUPPORTING BUDGET SCHED.PAGE PROPOSALS RESOURCES SUPPORTING SCHED.PAGE BUDGET PROPOSALS 682 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 5. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND BUDGET: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Current Debt Service $ 1,328,215 Austin Public Schools Reserves for Subsequent Payments TOTAL BUDGET 125 $ 2,454,160 6. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND BUDGET: UTILITY REVENUE BONDS: Current Debt Service $ 1,587,950 Reserves: Required Principal Reserve Accrued Principal 724,000 600,000 Interest & Commission due October 1, 1956 201,385 TOTAL BUDGET 133 $ 3,113,335 $ 1,704,980 10,570 1,397,785 133 $ 3,113,335 1. General Fund 10 $ 8,126,780 1. General Fund 10 $ 8,126,780 2. Utility Fund 93 6,165,730 2. Utility Fund 93 6,165,730 3. Special Bond Funds-G.O. 122 2,359,620 3. Special Bond Funds G.O. 122 2,359,620 4. Special Bond Fund-Utility Revenue 123 3,478,711 4. Special Bond Fund-Revenue 123 3,478,711 5. Interest & Sinking Fund-G.O. 125 2,454,160 5. Interest & Sinking Fund-G.O. 125 2,454,160 6. Interest & Sinking Fund-Revenue 133 3,113,335 6. Interest & Sinking Fund-Revenue 133 3,113,335 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET $25,698,336 GRAND TOTAL RESOURCES $25,698,336 507,905 618,040 5. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND RESOURCES: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: From Tax Sources From Non-tax Sources Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES $ 1,310,175 5,190 1,138,795 125 $ 2,454,160 6. INTEREST AND SINKING FUND RESOURCES: UTILITY REVENUE BONDS: Transfers from Other Funds: Utility Fund Interest Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES GRAND TOTAL - GENERAL BUDGET 3 682 EXPENDITURES 1. GENERAL FUND BUDGET: Operating Expenses Property Additions Notes Payable Reserves-Unappropriated TOTAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57 SUPPORTING BUDGET SCHED. PAGE PROPOSALS RESOURCES SUPPORTING BUDGET SCHED.PAGE PROPOSALS $ 8,429,470 365,115 26,750 30,665 $ 3,916,355 1,811,980 150,000 56,700 1. GENERAL FUND RESOURCES: From Tax Sources From Non-tax Sources Transfers from Utility Fund Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES 2. UTILITY FUND RESOURCES: From Sales & Services 10 $ 8,852,000 2. UTILITY FUND BUDGET: Operating Expenses Property Additions Refunds to Sub-dividers Reserves-Unappropriated TOTAL BUDGET 3. SPECIAL BOND FUND BUDGET: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Construction Work in Progress Reserve for Auth. Disbursements TOTAL BUDGET 4. UTILITY REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET: Construction Work in Progress TOTAL BUDGET 10 Customers' Deposits Resources on Hand Deduct: Transfers to Other Funds: General Fund Revenue Bond Retirement 93 $ 5,935,035 TOTAL RESOURCES 93 3. SPECIAL BOND FUND RESOURCES: $ 4,920,426 1,230,650 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Proceeds from Sale of Bonds From Other Agencies: C.A.A. Resources on Hand 122 $ 6,151,076 TOTAL RESOURCES $ 4,858,860 123 $ 4,858,860 4. UTILITY REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET: Proceeds from Sale of Bonds Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES 123 $ 2,610,000 2,636,650 3,600,000 5,350 852.000 $ 8,852,000 $10,500,000 50,000 695,035 3,600,000 1,710,000 $ 5,935,035 $ 5,050,000 677,000 424,076 122 $ 6,151,076 $ 4,650,000 208,860 $ 4,858,860 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 17 4 683 683 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57 684 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 684 EXPENDITURES SUPPORTING SCHED.PAGE 5. INTEREST & SINKING FUND BUDGET: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Current Debt Service $ 1,340,355 Interest New Issues-1957 Reserves for Subsequent Payments 559,006 TOTAL BUDGET 125 $ 2,019,680 6. INTEREST & SINKING FUND BUDGET: UTILITY REVENUE BONDS: Current Debt Service Reserves: Required Principal Reserve Accrued Principal Interest & Commission due October 1, 1956 TOTAL BUDGET $ 1,602,020 BUDGET PROPOSALS 120,319 RESOURCES SUPPORTING SCHED.PAGE 5. INTEREST & SINKING FUND RESOURCES: GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: From Tax Sources From Non-tax Sources Resources on Hand TOTAL RESOURCES 125 6. INTEREST & SINKING FUND RESOURCES: UTILITY REVENUE BONDS: Transfers from Other Funds: Utility Fund BUDGET PROPOSALS $ 1,398,340 3,300 618,040 $ 2,019,680 $ 1,710,000 844,000 Interest 7,240 600,000 Resources on Hand 1,525,385 196,605 133 $ 3,242,625 TOTAL RESOURCES 133 $ 3,242,625 GRAND TOTAL GENERAL BUDGET 1. General 2. Utility Fund 3. Special Bond Funds-G.O. 3456 Special Bond Fund-Utility Rev. Interest & Sinking-G.O. Interest & Sinking-Revenue 10 $ 8,852,000 1. General Fund 10 $ 8,852,000 93 5,935,035 2. Utility Fund 93 5,935,035 122 6,151,076 3. Special Bond Funds.G.O. 122 6,151,076 123 4,858,860 4. Special Bond Funds-Utility Rev. 123 4,858,860 125 2,019,680 5. Interest & Sinking-G.0. 125 2,019,680 133 3,242,625 6. Interest & Sinking-Revenue 133 3,242,625 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET $31,059,276 GRAND TOTAL RESOURCES $31,059,276 5 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1956 COMBINED TOTAL GENERAL FUND UTILITY - INTEREST & SINKING - FUND GENERAL REVENUE BOND FUNDS RECEIPTS: Revenue $16,274,710 $ 5,023,775 $ 9,925,000 $ 1,315,365 $ 10,570 $ Customer's Deposits Sub-dividers Deposits 50,000 360,000 Contributions Aid of Construction From Other Governmental Agencies: Public Health Service 70,000 50,000 360,000 70,000 300,000 300,000 Civil Aeronautics Administration 219,000 219,000 Proceeds from Sale of Bonds: General Obligation 320,000 320,000 Utility Revenue 1,250,000 1,250,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS $18,843,710 $ 5,023,775 $10,405,000 $ 1,315,365 $ 10,570 $ 2,089,000 Resources Brought Forward TOTAL RESOURCES 6,854,626 278,005 290,710 1,138,795 1,397,785 3,749,331 $25,698,336 $ 5,301,780 $10,695,710 $ 2,454,160 $ 1,408,355 $ 5,838,331 DISBURSEMENTS: Operating Expenses $10,463,155 $ 7,190,110 $ 3,273,045 $ $ $ Property Additions 7,997,260 885,320 Refunds to Sub-dividers 265,000 1,906,545 265,000 5,205,395 Prepaid Insurance 26,105 26,105 Other Governmental Agencies: State Highway Department 26,000 26,000 Austin Public Schools 507,905 507,905 DEBT SERVICE: General Obligation 1,328,215 1,328,215 Utility Revenue 1,587,950 1,587,950 Land Notes Paid 20,000 20,000 685 685 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Balances Before Transfers Inter-fund Transfers-Add Inter-fund Transfers-Deduct ESTIMATED NET RESOURCES $22,221,590 $ 8,121,430 $ 5,470,695 $ 1,836,120 $ 1,587,950 $ 5,205,395 $ 3,476,746 ($ 2,819,650) $ 5,225,015 $ 618,040 ($ 179,595) $ 632,936 4,529,980 2,825,000 4,529,980 $ 3,476,746 $ 1,704,980 4,529,980 5,350 $ 695,035 $ 618,040 $ 1,525,385 $ 632,936 RECEIPTS: OPERATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1957 COMBINED TOTAL GENERAL FUND UTILITY FUND REVENUE BOND FUNDS - INTEREST & SINKING GENERAL 686 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Revenue Customer's Deposits From Other Governmental Agencies: Civil Aeronautics Administration Proceeds from Sale of Bonds: General Obligation Utility Revenue TOTAL RECEIPTS Resources Brought Forward TOTAL RESOURCES DISBURSEMENTS: Operating Expenses Property Additions Refunds to Sub-dividers DEBT SERVICE: General Obligation Utility Revenue Land Notes Paid $17,155,530 $ 5,246,650 $10,500,000 $ 1,401,640 $ 50,000 677,000 5,050,000 4,650,000 3,476,746 50,000 7,240 $ 677,000 5,050,000 4,650,000 1,525,385 632,936 $27,582,530 $ 5,246,650 $10,550,000 $ 1,401,640 $ 7,240 $10,377,000 5,350 695,035 618,040 $31,059,276 $ 5,252,000 $11,245,035 $ 2,019,680 $ 1,532,625 $11,009,936 $12,345,825 $ 8,429,470 $ 3,916,355 $ 365,115 1,811,980 150,000 1,340,355 $ $ 11,956,381 9,779,286 150,000 1,340,355 1,602,020 26,750 26,750 1,602,020 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS Balances Before Transfers Inter-fund Transfers-Add Inter-fund Transfers-Deduct ESTIMATED NET RESOURCES $27,421,331 $ 8,821,335 $ 5,878,335 $ 1,340,355 $ 1,602,020 $ 9,779,286 $ 3,637,945 ($ 3,569,335) $ 5,366,700 $ 679,325 ($ 69,395) $ 1,230,650 5,310,000 5,310,000 3,600,000 5,310,000 $3,637,945 $ 30,665 $ 1,710,000 56,700 $ 679,325 $ 1,640,605 $ 1,230,650 7 686 687 687 CITY OF AUSTIN、TEXAS SALARIES & WAGES 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57 AMOUNT AMOUNT OF BEFORE INCREASE INCREASE PROPOSED 1956-57 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE: 1002 City Manager $ 3,100 $ 36,290 $ 39,390 1003 Municipal Court 3,675 37,390 41,065 1101 Accounting 9,105 96,500 105,605 1102 Tax Office 16,335 165,825 182,160 1105 Purchasing 2,015 20,635 22,650 1201 City Attorney 4,565 47,965 52,530 1302 City Clerk 1,240 12,635 13,875 1501 Personnel 3,205 35,465 38,670 1502 Planning 6,240 63,975 70,215 1504 Civil Defense 265 2,780 3,045 1711 Municipal Building 4,860 51,530 56,390 TOTAL ADM. & FINANCE $ 54,605 $ 570,990 $ 625,595 PUBLIC SAFETY: 2101 Police Department $ 68,600 $ 763,100 $ 831,700 2102 Civilian Personnel 16,325 170,590 186,915 2200 Fire Department 95,460 863,360 958,820 2300 Traffic & Transportation 7,530 78,695 86,225 2400 Inspections 2500 Fire Prevention TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS: 3100 Engineering 3200 Street & Bridge Maint. 3290 Street & Bridge Const. 3300 Sanitation Division 3400 Cemeteries 3500 General Parks 3711 Municipal Airport 7,220 76,710 83,930 3,025 37,335 40,360 $ 198,160 $ 1,989,790 $ 2,187,950 $ 21,025 $ 148,955 $ 169,980 36,065 372,810 408,875 -0- 0 40,130 430,650 470,780 8,200 82,720 90,920 16,200 179,290 195,490 2,895 29,480 32,375 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 124,515 $ 1,243,905 $ 1,368,420 PUBLIC HEALTH: 4100 Health Office $ 12,470 4200 Brackenridge Hospital 112,200 $ 125,875 1,156,970 $ 138,345 1,269,170 4300 T. B. Sanatorium 2,985 30,760 33,745 چه 4600 Abattoir 19,830 207,825 227,655 TOTAL PUBLIC HEALTH $ 147,485 $ 1,521,430 $ 1,668,915 5000 RECREATION $ 20,775 $ 340,930 $ 361,705 6.88 688 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 9 SALARIES & WAGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57 AMOUNT AMOUNT OF BEFORE INCREASE INCREASE PROPOSED 1956-57 PUBLIC LIBRARIES: 6101 Main Library $ 13,070 $ 137,400 $ 150,470 6102 Branch Library 510 5,505 6,015 TOTAL LIBRARIES $ 13,580 $ 142,905 $ 156,485 CLEARING ACCOUNTS: 9001 Building & Grounds $ 3,540 $ 36,570 $ 40,110 9002 Office Supply Shop 1,450 14,915 16,365 9003 Auto Repair Shop 4,430 52,000 56,430 9005 Communications 1,365 16,100 17,465 9006 Tabulating 4,155 46,545 50,700 9007 Construction Engineering 2,970 30,880 33,850 TOTAL CLEARING ACCOUNTS $ 17,910 $ 197,010 $ 214,920 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 577,030 $ 6,006,960 $ 6,583,990 ELECTRIC UTILITY: 701 Power Plant $ 38,040 $ 410,000 $ 448,040 702 Distribution 77,725 865,225 942,950 710 Customer's Accounting 19,180 204,660 223,840 TOTAL $ 134,945 $ 1,479,885 $ 1,614,830 WATER UTILITY: 704 Pumping $ 1,070 $ 35,950 $ 37,020 705 Filtration 12,625 127,250 139,875 706 Distribution 33,120 385,300 418,420 TOTAL $ 46,815 $ 548,500 $ 595,315 SEWER UTILITY: 708 Sewer Lines $ 34,230 $ 387,955 $ 422,185 709 Sewage Disposal 5,190 70,770 75,960 TOTAL $ 39,420 $ 458,725 $ 498,145 902 CLEARING-STOREROOM $ 5,095 $ 58,440 $ 63,535 TOTAL UTILITY FUND $ 226,275 $ 2,545,550 $ 2,771,825 TOTAL GENERAL AND UTILITY FUNDS $ 803,305. $ 8,552,510 $ 9,355,815 689 689 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SECTION III GENERAL FUND CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 690 690 GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND BALANCES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS AS SHOWN OCTOBER 1, TO SEPTEMBER 30, RECEIPTS: ACTUAL 1954-55 10 ESTIMATED 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57 REVENUE: General Property Taxes Franchise & Gross Receipts License & Permits Fines & Penalties From Use of Money & Property From Other Agencies Charges for Current Services TOTAL GENERAL, FUND REVENUE RESOURCES BROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS TRANSFERS FROM UTILITY FUND TOTAL RESOURCES DISBURSEMENTS: OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Public Safety Public Works $ 2,365,004 166,656 245,477 260,464 19,592 7,530 1,397,773 $ 2,429,000 19,820 $4,462,496 $ 5,023,775 $ 2,610,000 174,000 266,490 190,000 279,150 357,280 101,685 1,675,500 385,000 20,000 124,000 1,638,500 $ 5,246,650 89,974 278,005 5,350 $ 4,552,470 $ 5,301,780 $ 5,252,000 2,800,000 2,825,000 3,600,000 $ 7,352,470 $ 8,126,780 $ 8,852,000 $ 1,004,995 $ 1,079,315 1,858,131 1,978,165 1,337,101 1,464,220 Public Health 1,906,206 2,109,565 Recreation Libraries TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES PROPERTY ADDITIONS: Administrative Public Safety Public Works Public Health Recreation Libraries Clearing Accounts TOTAL PROPERTY ADDITIONS OTHER DISBURSEMENTS: Increase in Inventories Land Notes Paid Texas Highway Department TOTAL OTHER TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS NET RESOURCES 375,652 397,825 134,452 161,020 $ 1,220,285 1,719,190 2,361,100 479,745 226,225 2,422,925 $ 6,616,537 $ 7,190,110 $ 8,429,470 $ 10,412 $ 6,875 $ 11,255 67,518 53,395 124,145 332,679 678,170 184,620 7,544 38,635 16,630 22,642 98,470 7,195 923 4,455 9,620 5,175 5,320 11,650 $ 446,893 $ 885,320 $ 365,115 $ 1,035 $ $ 20,000 26,750 26,000 testoster 11,035 $ 46,000 26,750 7,074,465 $ 8,121,430 8,821,335 278,005 5,350 30,665 691 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL FUND REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS AS SHOWN OCTOBER 1, TO SEPTEMBER 30 691 11 ACTUAL 1954-55 ESTIMATED 1955-56 GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES: Current Years Levy Prior Years' Levy Interest and Penalties $ 2,167,943 138,228 58,833 TOTAL GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES $ 2,365,004 $ 2,429,000 $ 2,274,400 114,650 39,950 PROPOSED 1956-57 $ 2,400,000 150,000 60,000 $ 2,610,000 OTHER LOCAL TAXES: Franchise Gross Receipts $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500 162,156 169,500 185,500 TOTAL OTHER LOCAL TAXES $ 166,656 $ 174,000 $ 190,000 LICENSES AND PERMITS: Vehicles and Drivers $ 782 $ 475 $ 500 Parking Meters 175,426 185,000 195,000 Beer and Liquor 11,025 12,950 13,000 Food Permits 7,414 15,780 16,500 Business 496 485 500 Amusement 3,155 2,450 2,300 Plumbing & Building 41,235 38,000 39,000 Animal 5,494 3,565 3,850 Sundry 450 7,785 8,500 TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS $ 245,477 $ 266,490 $ 279,150 FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES: Library Court Pound & Traffic $ 4574 $ 5,900 $ 6,000 196,313 269,775 289,000 59,577 81,605 90,000 TOTAL FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES FROM USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY: Interest, Exchange, Etc. Rent Property TOTAL FROM USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY FROM OTHER AGENCIES: State of Texas Austin Housing Authority Austin Public Schools TOTAL FROM OTHER AGENCIES $ 260,464 $ 357,280 $ 385,000 $ 12,407 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 7,185 9,820 10,000 $ 19,592 $ 19,820 $ 20,000 Gas Tax $ 1,684 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 5,846 6,015 7,000 92,670 114,000 test 7,530 101,685 $ 124,000 692 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL FUND REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS AS SHOWN OCTOBER 1, TO SEPTEMBER 30 692 12 ACTUAL 1954-55 ESTIMATED PROPOSED 1955-56 1956-57 CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES: General Government $ 5,920 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 Protective Inspection 37565 44,500 47,450 Cemeteries 56,953 60,000 60,000 Airport 74,291 83,400 88,550 Rodent Control 3,069 6,100 7,200 Abattoir 301,621 290,000 304,300 Hospital 662,703 810,000 940,000 T. B. Sanatorium 5,572 6,000 5,000 Recreation TOTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES SALE OF PROPERTY: Junk NON-REVENUE RECEIPTS: Street & Bridge 128,756 140,000 152,500 $1,276,450 $ 1,443,500 $ 1,608,500 $ 8,961 $ 12,000 $ $ 112,362 $ 220,000 $ 30,000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE $4,462,496 $ 5,023,775 $ 5,246,650 693 693 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL FUND SUMMARY 13 OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Public Safety Public Works Public Health Recreation Libraries TOTAL EXPENSES PROPERTY ADDITIONS: Administrative Public Safety Public Works Public Health Recreation Libraries Clearing Accounts TOTAL PROPERTY ADDITIONS EXPENDED ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 $ 1,004,995 $ 1,079,315 $ 1,220,285 1,858,131 1,978,165 2,422,925 1,337,101 1,464,220 1,719,190 1,906,206 2,109,565 2,361,100 375,652 397,825 479,745 134,452 161,020 226,225 $ 6,616,537 $ 7,190,110 $ 8,429,470 $ 10,412 67,518 332,679 7,544 22,642 923 $ 6,875 $ 5,175 $ 446,893 53,395 678,170 11,255 124,145 184,620 111 $ 1,015,407 1,925,649 1,669,780 1,913,750 38,635 98,470 4,455 5,320 16,630 7,195 9,620 11,650 $ 885,320 $ 365,115 $ 1,086,190 2,031,560 2,142,390 2,148,200 COMBINED TOTAL: Administrative Public Safety Public Works Public Health Recreation Libraries Clearing Accounts GRAND TOTAL $ 7,063,430 $ 8,075,430 398,294 135,375 5,175 496,295 165,475 5,320 $ 1,231,540 2,547,070 1,903,810 2,377,730 486,940 235,845 11,650 $ 8,794,585 694 694 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SECTION IV DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET - GENERAL FUND 695 695 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL FUND ADMINISTRATIVE 14 SUMMARY ACTUAL 1954-55 --EXPENDED ESTIMATED PROPOSED 1955-56 1956-57 OPERATING EXPENSES: City Manager's Office $ 38,802 $ 36,335 $ 43,905 Municipal Court 36,891 37,390 44,855 Accounting 98,916 107,795 131,870 Tax Office 185,343 198,340 228,615 Purchasing Office 20,602 22,240 26,350 City Attorney 43,087 44,330 57,550 City Clerk 10,791 13,210 15,105 Personnel Administration 34,801 37,725 44,770 Planning & Zoning 102,307 61,720 87,050 Master Plan 34,405 Civil Defense 2,972 3,300 3,845 Municipal Building 87,706 79,980 93,425 General Overhead 342,777 402,545 442,945 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,004,995 $ 1,079,315 $ 1,220,285 PROPERTY ADDITIONS: City Manager's Office $ 184 $ $ 100 Municipal Court 140 400 600 Accounting 3,753 1,810 2,000 Tax Office 3,182 760 4,500 Purchasing Office 250 200 City Attorney 253 2,565 550 City Clerk 373 255 485 Personnel Administration Planning & Zoning Civil Defense TOTAL PROPERTY ADDITIONS 995 150 300 1,532 285 2,120 400 400 $ 10,412 $ 6,875 $ 11,255 COMBINED TOTAL: Total Expenses $ 1,004,995 $ 1,079,315 $ 1,220,285 Total Property Additions 10,412 6,875 11,255 GRAND TOTAL $ 1,015,407 $ 1,086,190 $ 1,231,540 696 696 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ACCOUNT NO. 1002 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE CITY MANAGER 15 -EXPENDED - ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 34,669 $ 31,995 $ 39,390 200 Other Services 2,539 2,760 2,900 300 Materials & Supplies 1,157 1,000 1,000 400 Fixed Charges 257 515 515 500 Maintenance 180 65 100 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 38,802 $ 36,335 $ 43,905 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 184 100 $ 38,986 $ 36,335 $ 44,005 NUMBER 6-1-1956 1 City Manager 1 Asst. City Manager 1 Administrative Asst. 1 Executive Secretary 1 Secretary 5 Research Asst. Merit Increase Salary Increase TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES PROPOSED 1956-57 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 $ 15,000 1 8,000 1 3,612 1 3,863 1 2,714 1 2,798 303 3,100 6 $ 39,390 697 697 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 16 ACCOUNT NO. 1003 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE MUNICIPAL COURT ACTUAL 1954-55 -EXPENDED ESTIMATED 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 32,460 $ 34,540 $ 41,065 200 Other Services 3,401 2,015 2,790 300 Materials & Supplies 949 535 700 400 Fixed Charges 500 Maintenance 81 300 300 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 36,891 $ 37,390 $ 44,855 900 Property Additions 140 400 600 GRAND TOTAL $ 37,031 $ 37,790 $ 45,455 PERSONAL SERVICES NUMBER 6-1-1956 1 Judge 1 Corp. Court Clerk 3 Asst. Court Clerks Deputy Clerk P.T. 5 Clerk Typist Merit Increase -Vac. Relief Salary Increase 10 TOTAL PROPOSED 1956-57 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 $ 6,913 1 4,489 3 8,559 2,170 .7 14,609 650 3,675 12 $ 41,065 698 698 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ACCOUNT NO. 1101 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE ACCOUNTING 17 -EXPENDED ACTUAL 1954-55 ESTIMATED 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 78,979 $ 82,705 $ 105,605 200 Other Services 300 Materials & Supplies 4,838 5,290 5,700 1,622 1,700 1,800 400 Fixed Charges 12,713 17,100 17,565 500 Maintenance 764 1,000 1,200 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 98,916 $ 107,795 $ 131,870 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 3,753 1,810 2,000 $ 102,669 $ 109,605 $ 133,870 PERSONAL SERVICES NUMBER 6-1-1956 1 Director of Finance Asst. to Director of Finance 1 Supervisor Accountants 5 Accountants 3 Accounts Payable Clerks 2 Payroll Clerks 1 Timekeeper & Bookkeeper 2 Cashiers 1 Chief Auditor Taxicab 2 Inspectors - Taxicab 1 Clerk Typist 3 Machine Operators Bookkeeper Merit Increase & Extra Help Salary Increase 22 TOTAL PROPOSED 1956-57 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 $ 10,000 1 7,218 2 10,524 4 16,202 3 9,460 2 7,225 1 2,944 2 5,429 1 4,134 2 6,139 1. 2,213 4 10,837 1 2,714 1,461 9,505 25 $ 105,605 699 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 699 ACCOUNT NO. 1102 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE TAX OFFICE 18 ACTUAL 1954-55 --EXPENDED ESTIMATED 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 147,707 $ 154,600 $ 182,160 200 Other Services 16,279 19,145 19,900 300 Materials & Supplies 2,591 1,950 2,800 400 Fixed Charges 17,954 21,895 23,005 500 Maintenance 812 750 750 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 185,343 $ 198,340 $ 228,615 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 3,182 760 4,500 $ 188,525 $ 199,100 $ 233,115 PERSONAL SERVICES PROPOSED NUMBER 1956-57 6-1-1956 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 Tax Assessor Collector 1 $ 9,031 1 Asst. Tax Collector 1 5,460 1 Attorney 1 5,345 1 Investigator for Tax Suits 1 3,445 6 Building Appraisers 6 26,803 2 Land Appraisers 2 8,624 4 Personal Property Asst. & Appraisers 6 22,925 9 Records Clerks 9 27,768 3 Asst. Records Clerks 3 7,517 1 Information & Credit Clerk 1 2,422 4 Draftsmen 3 8,009 5 Tax Collection Clerks 5 13,780 2 Secretaries 3 7,162 1 Coordinating Accountant 1 4,009 1 Senior Tax Accountant 1 3,654 2 Accounts Receivable Clerks 2 4,343 2 Clerk-Typist 1 2,025 Merit Increase Extra Help 3,503 Salary Increase 16,335 46 TOTAL 47 $ 182,160 700 700 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 19 ACCOUNT NO. 1105 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE PURCHASING AGENT - - - -EXPENDED ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 17,861 $ 19,165 $ 22,650 200 Other Services 2,007 2,345 2,800 300 Materials & Supplies 486 435 425 400 Fixed Charges 174 190 225 500 Maintenance 74 105 250 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 20,602 $ 22,240 $ 26,350 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 250 200 $ 20,602 $ 22,490 $ 26,550 PERSONAL SERVICES PROPOSED NUMBER 6-1-1956 1956-57 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 Purchasing Agent 1 $ 6,751 1 Asst. Purchasing Agent 1 3,341 2 Clerks 2 5,805 1 Clerk Typist 2 4,218 Merit Increase & Extra Help 520 Salary Increase 2,015 5 TOTAL 6 $ 22,650 701 701 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ACCOUNT NO. 1201 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE CITY ATTORNEY 20 - -EXPENDED ACTUAL ESTIMATED 1954-55 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57/ 100 Personal Services $ 39,794 $ 39,790 $ 52,530 200 Other Services 1,480 2,195 2,570 300 Materials & Supplies 465 665 600 400 Fixed Charges 1,325 1,500 1,500 500 Maintenance 23 180 350 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 43,087 $ 44,330 $ 57,550 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 253 2,565 550 43,340 $ 46,895 $ 58,100 PERSONAL SERVICES PROPOSED NUMBER 1956-57 6-1-1956 1 City Attorney NUMBER AMOUNT 1 $ 9,000 3 Asst. City Attorneys 4 21,592 Contact Agent 1 4,134 3 Secretaries 3 9,917 Merit Increase & Extra Help Salary Increase 3,322 4,565 7 TOTAL 9 $ 52,530 702 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 702 ACCOUNT NO. 1302 ADMINISTRTIVE & FINANCE CITY CLERK 21 - - - ACTUAL 1954-55 -EXPENDED ESTIMATED 1955-56 PROPOSED 1956-57 100 Personal Services $ 9,759 $ 12,100 $ 13,875 200 Other Services 510 475 580 300 Materials & Supplies 411 520 520 400 Fixed Charges 67 70 70 500 Maintenance 44 45 60 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 10,791 $ 13,210 $ 15,105 900 Property Additions GRAND TOTAL 373 255 485 $ 11,164 $ 13,465 $ 15,590 PERSONAL SERVICES NUMBER 6-1-1956 1 City Clerk 1 Asst. City Clerk 2 Clerk-Typists Merit Increase Salary Increase 4 TOTAL PROPOSED 1956-57 NUMBER AMOUNT 1 $ 4,502 1 3,216 2 4,677 24.0 1,240 4 $ 13,875