Budget Documents

The City of Lacey’s budget is developed annually. The budget is a major planning and policy document that describes the funding sources for planned services and infrastructure improvements. The City provides a wide range of services, including police and fire protection, constructing and maintaining roads, recreation programs, maintenance of parks, health and social services, community development, and financial/administrative services.

The 2012 budget totals $110,453,689, a 22.3% decrease from 2011 amended budget. The budget is balanced. The City of Lacey is living within its means. Service levels are maintained, and the city continues its long-term track record of investing significantly in quality of life improvements and infrastructure maintenance and construction. Each of the funds that make up the budget has a specific role and responsibility. Revenues and expenditures must be balanced and each fund must be closely monitored to ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency as well as remain solvent during the course of the fiscal year.