Agreed but as ACPD pointed it while its the same city and same "bank", a lot of times it comes down to which line item in the budget is designated for what. Some departments budget a percentage each year for rig replacement so when the rig is due for replacement the money is sitting in a capital outlay or rig account or line item just for its purchase. By putting it in different line items within the budget politicians can craft different ways of justifying certain expenses and/or cuts.
There are also different types of taxes which can only be used for certain items. For instance in Stafford Hotel/Motel Tax can not be used for salaries of personnel but can be used for infrastructure and capital equipment purchases. While this tax is in a different account and goverened by a seperate politcial subdivision (SEDC), the funds are used for certain infrastructure projects (roads, etc.) leaving traditional city taxes used for other purposes.
Just some thoughts.
There are also different types of taxes which can only be used for certain items. For instance in Stafford Hotel/Motel Tax can not be used for salaries of personnel but can be used for infrastructure and capital equipment purchases. While this tax is in a different account and goverened by a seperate politcial subdivision (SEDC), the funds are used for certain infrastructure projects (roads, etc.) leaving traditional city taxes used for other purposes.
Just some thoughts.
Larry Di Camillo
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com