(The Center Square) — The monthly Bossier City financial report showed that the city’s expenses were $7.7 million, which is $1 million more than in May 2024.
In a monthly report released by Bossier City Finance Director Angela Williamson, Bossier City’s revenue and expenses were outlined in comparison to May of last year.
On the revenue side, Bossier City collected over $27 million in sales tax year-to-date, which is around 121% more than budgeted.
The city’s general fund revenue was a bit higher than May of last year at $4.7 million. However, general fund expenses were $7.7 million.
Other revenue highlighted on the monthly financial report showed $26,000 for the Civic Center, $130,000 for hotel motel taxes, $230,000 for jail and municipal building, $1.4 million for water, $1.5 million for sewer, $15 million for consolidated sales tax and $911,000 for public service and sanitation. Total revenue for May was a little over $28 million. Last May, the city reported $26 million in revenue.
May year-to-date revenue was reported at $147 million, nearly $20 million higher than last year’s reported $125 million. While the city has brought in $147 million in revenue, year-to-date expenses showed $55 million.
May expenses for the city included $7.7 million for the general fund, $1.4 million for water, $1.6 million for sewer, $873,000 for emergency medical services, $783,000 for public service and sanitation and $129,000 for sales tax administration.
Year-to-date expenses totaled $55.8 million, putting expenses less than the budgeted amount of $58.9 million.
The monthly report included the city’s current manning table showing 681 personnel for May, including eight for the city council, five for public affairs, 202 for the fire department, 208 for the police department and many others. The city has budgeted for 709 employees. The previous report showed 676, which means there was an increase of five for May.
The Bossier City Council is set to review the monthly financial report during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
