City Spending Analysis

Track actual spending against budgeted amounts. Actual spending data available through February 2025.

This Month's Biggest Expenditures

Road Maintenance Equipment Purchase

Equipment
TransportationFeb 15, 2024
$425,000

City Hall HVAC System Upgrade

Infrastructure
FacilitiesFeb 12, 2024
$385,000

Annual Software License Renewals

Technology
ITFeb 8, 2024
$275,000

Park Renovation Project - Phase 1

Construction
Parks & RecreationFeb 5, 2024
$245,000

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Local Landscaping Partners for City Parks

Parks & Recreation

Seeking Alexandria-based landscaping companies to maintain our neighborhood parks. This initiative aims to support local businesses while reducing costs associated with out-of-city contractors.

Deadline:
April 30, 2024
Potential Savings:
$125,000
Responses:
8
Location: Jones Point Park

Community Solar Panel Installation

Energy

Looking for local certified electricians and solar installers to participate in the city's renewable energy initiative. Bulk installation project for government buildings.

Deadline:
May 15, 2024
Potential Savings:
$250,000
Responses:
5
Location: City Hall

School Bus Route Optimization

Transportation

Seeking input from residents and transportation experts to optimize school bus routes. Goal is to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance costs.

Deadline:
April 20, 2024
Potential Savings:
$80,000
Responses:
12
Location: Alexandria City Public Schools

Meet the City Government

2684
Headcount
24
Subordinate Offices
$812.3M
Total Budget

Years of Tenure

<1
1-2
3-5
5-10
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30
30+
Years at City

The average employee has worked here 8.5 years.

Salary Distribution

<50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Salary Range

The average employee makes $86,452/yr.

Age Distribution

20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Age Range

The average employee is 44 years old.

Department Overview

Transportation & Environmental Services

Director
Yon Lambert
Employees
245
Budget
$28.4M

Parks & Recreation

Director
Jack Browand
Employees
186
Budget
$24.2M

Finance Department

Director
Kendel Taylor
Employees
164
Budget
$18.6M

Planning & Zoning

Director
Karl Moritz
Employees
142
Budget
$16.8M