Item Coversheet

*4.A.3.


Shakopee City Council
AugustĀ 15, 2023


FROM:Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Monthly Financial Review - July 2023
Policy/Action Requested:
Review of July 2023 General Fund revenues and expenditures, and Community Center, Ice Arena and SandVenture year-over-year comparison.
Recommendation:
Information Only
Discussion:

General Fund - July 2023 (see attachment)

 

Revenue variances (58% target)

  • The 1st half property tax settlement (including special assessments) was received in June.  The 2nd half settlement will be received in December.
  • Licenses and Permits have now exceeded the full year budget targets.
  • Intergovernmental is current below budget targets, this is typical as the majority of grant revenue is received in the fall.
  • Fines and Forfeit revenue revenue has exceeded the budget amount.  The City received a class action settlement payment of $17k from Monsanto for their role in impairments to the environment, including water bodies.
  • Miscellaneous is currently exceeding the full year budget target, primarily as a result of an increase in investment earnings.

 

Expenditure variances (58% target)

  • In total, expenditures are at 58 percent, which is in line with the budget expectations through July.
  • Finance department expenditures are currently ahead of budget targets, as a result of audit and assessment contract payments (one-time payments) that occur in the 1st half.  It is anticipated the department will be within budget for the full year.
  • The Building Inspections department is currently ahead of budget targets, primarily as a result of annual software costs paid in the 1st half.  It is anticipate the department will be within the budget for the full year.

 

Community Center/Ice Arena/SandVenture - July 2023 (see attachment)

 

SandVenture

  • Revenues for the year total $226k, which is up from the previous year and have exceeded the full year budget expectation of $192k.

 

Ice Arena

  • Revenues for the year are at 54% of budget and ahead of last year through July by $88k.

 

Community Center

  • Revenues are up from the previous year by $116k and are currently at 66 percent of budgeted annual revenues.
Budget Impact:
No budget impact
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
July 2023 Monthly Financial Report
July 2023 Recreation Facilities Year-to-Year Comparison