City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 4, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN C. GREENLIEF, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Consideration of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2026.
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ISSUE: Receipt of the Monthly Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receives the Monthly Financial Report.
BACKGROUND: The following discussion is a summary of the Monthly Financial Report for this period. Detailed comparative schedules are attached.
As of April 30, 2026, General Fund revenues totaled $593.5 million, an increase of $6.4 million, or 1.1 percent, compared to the same period in FY 2025.
Revenue may not track consistently with a monthly calendar since many revenue sources have due dates that do not occur evenly throughout the year. The City's largest revenue source, the Real Estate tax, is remitted twice per year, in November and June. The June installment will reflect increased assessments associated with tax year 2026. Through April, we are on target for Real Estate collections. Personal Property continues to lag through April as previously reported, though supplemental assessments from vehicle move ins and purchases are expected to help close the gap somewhat with a due date of May 29. Revenue from Use of Money and Property reflects a decrease compared to the prior year due to interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. The reduction was anticipated in the FY 2026 budget.
Revenues are generally flat for FY 2026. While property taxes are up 1.5% through April, Other Local Taxes are trending negative by -1.2%. Business Licenses which were due March 1 were down -1.1% through April, but continued posting through May 19 now indicates positive growth over the prior year by 1.3%. Still, that is...
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