Mayor Greg Fischer’s recommended spending plan for the 2011-2012 fiscal year that begins July 1 totals $712 million and includes strategic investments in job creation, public libraries and road improvements. Without raising taxes, the spending plan also preserves basic city services, and maintains a priority on public safety.
- To see the Mayor’s budget address to the Metro Council click here.
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Revenue Estimates and Receipts Summary
Revenue Estimates and Receipts Table
Where the City's Revenue Comes From
Chart: Where the City's Revenue Comes From

Summary of Appropriations – General Fund
Summary of Appropriations – All Funds
Change in Spending From Previous Budget
Chart: How the City Spends Your Money
Summary of Fund Balances

Public Protection
Louisville Metro Police
Louisville Fire
Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Management Agency/MetroSafe
Metro Corrections
Youth Detention Services
Criminal Justice Commission
Metro Animal Services
Public Works & Assets
Codes & Regulations
Parks & Recreation
Economic Development
Community Services & Revitalization
Public Health & Wellness
Technology Services
Office of Management & Budget
Human Resources
Mayor's Office
Metro Council
Related Agencies
Budget Summary – Related Agencies
Louisville Free Public Library
Waterfront Development Corporation
Human Relations Commission
Office of Internal Audit
Louisville Zoo
Elected Officials
Budget Summary – Elected Officials
County Attorney
County Clerk
Commonwealth Attorney
Other Elected Officials, Programs
Coroner
External Agencies
Budget Summary: External Agencies
External Agencies Table

Capital Projects Summary
Metro Council
Public Protection
Louisville Metro Police
Economic Development
Codes & Regulations
Parks & Recreation
Community Services & Revitalization
Public Works & Assets
Technology Services
Related Agencies

Metro Government Organization Chart
Personnel Summary

Metro Government Operations
Also see Previous Budgets
2010 - 2011 Budget
2009 – 2010 Budget
2008 - 2009 Budget
2007 - 2008 Budget
2006 - 2007 Budget
2005 - 2006 Budget
2004 - 2005 Budget
2003 - 2004 Budget