City of Monterey
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES BUDGET
1998-99

MAYOR-COUNCIL
The City Council provides legislative and policy direction for the City of Monterey as representatives of Monterey citizens.

CITY MANAGER
This department includes the City Manager's Office, City Clerk, Print Shop, and Information Services.

CITY ATTORNEY
This department is responsible for providing legal services for all City departments and representatives.

PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
This department is responsible for administering the City's personnel policies and procedures, as well as the various employee benefit, workers compensation, and safety programs.

FINANCE
This department is responsible for coordinating the financial management programs for the City and includes the divisions of Finance Administration, Accounting, Revenue, and Risk Management.

NON-DEPARTMENTAL
This category is comprised of various non-departmental programs and expenditures including Intergovernmental Relations, Community Services, Community Promotion, and other miscellaneous expenses.  Some of the programs funded in this area include the annual contribution to the Community Human Services agency, July 4th celebration, travel & meeting expenses for various board and commission members, City memberships, miscellaneous contract services, etc.


1998-99 GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES:  $9,384,789

General Government Expenditures by Program:
 
 
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 General Government Expenditures by Type:
 
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1998-99 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS:

A new programmer/analyst position has been added in the Information Services Division to address the increasing requirements for computer programming and support.  A new part-time temporary position is being added in the Personnel Department to assist with clerical workload, particularly in support of the highly successful volunteer program.  The Community Promotion budget has been increased to fund advertising costs for City events and meetings, the production of an annual report to the citizens, and for improvements to the Focus newsletter.  These items will help to enhance communications with Monterey residents and further our community outreach efforts for public education and involvement in local government.


THREE YEAR BUDGET TREND:
 
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SELECTED GENERAL GOV. PERFORMANCE/WORKLOAD INDICATORS:
 

  1996-97 1997-98 1998-99
       
# Volunteers placed 826  1,516  1,100 
Volunteer hours  9,290  18,625  16,100 
# Formal bids processed 28  25  26 
Accounts payable checks issued 15,009  14,813  15,200 
Business licenses processed 4,415  3,700  3,900 
Payroll checks/remittances processed 16,250  16,180  16,200 
Liability claims processed 81  59  70 
General Government revenues ($) 4,558,013  4,189,791  4,855,712 
Staffing (Full-time equivalents)
40 
43.5 
44.5 
 

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