Budgeting, general fund-style

In a Sept. 19 workshop, Cheney City Council members asked department heads to present current budget needs, and how those needs fit into a larger future picture for the city.

Part 1 last week dealt with departments with dedicated revenue streams. Part 2 focuses on departments supported by the city’s general fund, revenues for which come mostly through property taxes, sales and other taxes and user fees.

Police Department

Cheney Police Chief John Hensley said he and management staff met in August and developed a list of priorities to determine funding needs. Those priorities are safety; meeting...