The adopted budget is developed through a complex process involving direction from the City Commission, detailed requests from City departments, and input from residents. The City's goal is to identify which services and programs should be undertaken with the resources available.

The City Manager is responsible for preparing the budget, which is then brought before the City Commission for consideration, approval, and adoption. For the 2020/2021 fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, the City's total budget for all funds - including the General Fund, Utilities and Capital Improvements - is $371.0 million.