Allocation Model Policy

This policy explains how the City uses cost allocation models to recover costs, support departments, and calculate service fees.

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Overview

The City employs cost allocation models for a variety of purposes:

  • Recovery of indirect costs for grants, capital projects, internal and external work-for-others.
  • Internal Service Funds cost recovery.
  • Support of activities and services of departments which are funded by the General Fund and provide services to other departments which are supported by other fund types.
  • Provide for a mechanism to calculate the total cost of service when determining user fees and charges.