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Melbourne's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Melbourne took in $2.0 million and spent $808 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Melbourne's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes38%
Fees for services61%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 1 more
- Water$840 thousand
- Sewer$204 thousand
- Airport$199 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.6%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other0.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Melbourne's spending goes to interest on debt.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 1.1%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and other and not broken out
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$130 thousand
- Other and not broken out$116 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$165 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$132 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$42 thousand
- Sewer systems$26 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Melbourne. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Melbourne 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.