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Funds, Resources & Uses

The financial transactions of the Town are budgeted and accounted for within three types of funds.  Each fund has a different source of revenue and/or certain restrictions on the use of the revenues.  The fund types, major revenue sources, and primary fund uses are summarized below.
Fund Type Primary Resources Fund Uses
The General Fund provide for basic Town services and operations not required to be accounted for in other funds. It is the largest of the Town's funds. Property Taxes
Business License Fees
Permit Fees
Local Public Safety Fee
Accommodation Taxes
General Operations
Public Safety
Planning, Facilities, and
Community Services
Beach & Area Parks Support
The Debt Service Fund accounts for long-term debt obligations for capital assets, improvements, and land acquisition.

Property Taxes
Real Estate Transfer Fees

Storm Water Utility Fees

Debt principal & interest
The Capital Projects Fund are used to purchase and construct capital facilities. Property Taxes
Fund Balance
Grants
Hospitality Tax
Impact Fees
Storm Water Utility Bond
Lease Account
Accommodations Taxes
Sunday Liquor Permit Fees
New Construction
Purchase of Capital Assets
Street & Drainage Improvements
Pathways
Beach Maintenance
Parks & Open Space

The graph below shows each fund type' s percent of the Town's budget:

Town of Hilton Head Island
Budget by Fund Type

Fund Type Pie Chart - Debt Service 14%, General Fund 40%, Capital Improvements Program 46%

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