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Battle Ground posts higher 2024 revenues; finance director credits sales-tax growth and ARPA-funded capital work
Summary
City staff presented the finalized 2024 financial picture to council: sales-tax receipts remain above pre-2021 levels, permit and development revenues were up in several categories, and one-time ARPA funds were used to cover capital projects to limit ratepayer impacts.
City finance staff presented the City of Battle Ground’s completed 2024 financial results during the March 17 council meeting, reporting higher overall revenues for the general fund and a series of capital projects funded in part by ARPA money.
The presentation, delivered in detail to council, described accounting methods, audited-audit timing, revenue sources and capital spending. The finance presenter described government fund accounting and said the city will host its annual audit beginning April 21.
Why it matters: the report shows the city closed 2024 with stronger revenues than budgeted in several categories; staff said one-time federal ARPA funds were used to fund capital projects so ratepayers would not bear the full cost.
Highlights from the 2024 financial review - Sales tax: The city’s regular sales-tax receipts increased sharply in 2021 and…
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