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FAQ Topic: Budget

Contract services breakdown

Fire Services: Over two-thirds of the Town’s contract service expenditures are dedicated to fire services. The Town is a member of the Ross Valley Fire Department (RVFD) Joint Powers Authority, which provides fire protection services to Fairfax, Ross, San Anselmo, and Sleepy Hollow. Legal Services: The Town contracts with Public Agency Law and Best, Best, … Continued

Expenditure catagories

Approximately 33% of General Fund expenditures are for salaries and benefits. Contractual services represent approximately 34% of expenditures, which includes Fire services. Other Operating expenses include those costs not classified as professional service such as retiree health payments, liability/workers compensation insurance, and chipper days.

How town funds are spent

Police and Fire represent nearly 60% of general fund expenditures. Non-departmental expenses reflect those expenses not attributed to departments such as liability/workers compensation insurance, litigation fees, animal control services, and retiree health contributions. General Administration includes Finance, Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Human Resources functions. General Fund Expenditures – $15.0 Million Public Safety (Police & … Continued

Where does the money come from?

General Fund Revenues – $15.0 Million Property Taxes – 56.3% Sales Taxes – 14.0% (including Measure C and other local sales tax) Other Taxes & Fees – 15.0% (e.g., UUT, Hotel Tax, Franchise Fees) Service Charges – 4.7% Measure F – 5.3% Use of Fund Balance – 5.2%

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