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Leeds's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Leeds took in $21.2 million and spent $13.1 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Leeds' money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes93%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; motor fuel taxes and 3 more
- Occupation and business licenses$1.9 million
- Motor fuel taxes$984 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$214 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$95 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$94 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services1.4%
What's in fees for servicesGarbage collection; parks and recreation and 1 more
- Garbage collection$254 thousand
- Parks and recreation$28 thousand
- Other government-run businesses$25 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Fines and other6.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Leeds' spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 24%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 2 more
- Police$3.9 million
- Fire protection$3.6 million
- Courts and legal services$1.5 million
- Inspections and regulation$474 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$2.3 million
What's in parks, recreation and librariesLibraries and parks and recreation
- Libraries$360 thousand
- Parks and recreation$265 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and other government-run businesses
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$333 thousand
- Other government-run businesses$55 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$134 thousand
What's in environment and natural resourcesNatural resources, farming and conservation
- Natural resources, farming and conservation$125 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Leeds. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
What this covers. The money of City of Leeds itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.