(The Center Square) – A financial report for Bossier City details year-to-date revenue totaling $238 million as of August, with $126 million of that coming from consolidated sales tax.
The city is currently $7 million under budget for expenses.
The five-page financial report prepared by Bossier City Finance Director Angela Williamson breaks down city revenue by funds for both the month of August and year-to-date, as well as expenses.
The General Fund and consolidated sales tax brought in the largest revenue for the month— $4.8 million in August for the General Fund and $16.4 million in consolidated sales tax.
The city has collected nearly $38 million more in revenue than originally budgeted, mostly from consolidated sales tax.
Year-to-date, the city spent $87.1 million, $7 million under budget for the year. In August, the city spent $10.1 million across the General Fund, Water, Sewer, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Civic Center, Emergency Medical Services, Public Service and Sanitation and Sales Tax Administration.
The monthly manning report provided by the city shows where each department sits in employee numbers, with calculated monthly expenses for each.
According to the report, the police department has 206 full-time employees with a budget for 213. Monthly expenses and benefits for the department totaled $41,860. The fire department currently has 197 full-time employees with a budget for 207. Total monthly expenses for August were $59,320.
The Bossier City Council will review the monthly financials during the Sept. 23 city council meeting.
