A local government budget is a plan to match existing resources with the needs of the community. It functions as a communication tool to residents, businesses, and employees about how the City utilizes its financial resources to deliver valuable services. The budget encompasses not only the essential operating costs for managing the City but also the capital improvement projects that the City intends to undertake throughout the fiscal year. It serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the transparent management of funds, facilitating the seamless provision of essential public services, and outlining an extensive array of municipal services, programs, and projects diligently executed by the City throughout the fiscal year.