City government · Calhoun County, TX
Port Lavaca's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Port Lavaca took in $21.2 million and spent $14.2 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Port Lavaca's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people get none.
City taxes44%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; alcoholic beverage licenses and 2 more
- Public utility taxes$726 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$8 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$3 thousand
- Amusement licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services32%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 3 more
- Water$2.9 million
- Sewer$2.2 million
- Garbage collection$989 thousand
- Ports and waterways$573 thousand
- Other service charges$176 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.3%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money15%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money1.5%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other7.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Port Lavaca's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city of 10,000 to 50,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 2 more
- Police$2.4 million
- Fire protection$2.2 million
- Inspections and regulation$316 thousand
- Courts and legal services$140 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesSewer systems; water supply and 1 more
- Sewer systems$1.1 million
- Water supply$1.0 million
- Garbage and solid waste$914 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways and ports and harbors
- Roads and highways$1.9 million
- Ports and harbors$759 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology); government buildings and 2 more
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$923 thousand
- Government buildings$380 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$336 thousand
- Other government-run businesses$167 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$1.3 million
What's in interest on debtInterest on general debt and interest on water supply debt
- Interest on general debt$348 thousand
- Interest on water supply debt$3 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Port Lavaca. 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 Port Lavaca 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.