How much does the City rely on traffic ticket revenue?

Webster Groves received almost $639,000 last year in traffic ticket revenue. That is approximately 4% of the City’s general fund budget. The City is significantly below the statewide cap of 20%. 

The Municipal Court levies a variety of fines for violations of local traffic laws and other City Ordinances.  All receipts are deposited in the General Fund. Municipal Court Fines are a product of the penal system. It is not the City's policy to maximize its government finances through the use of the judicial process; therefore Court Fines are not considered a targeted revenue source that the City strives to achieve.

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1. Where does property tax go?
2. There is a perception that Webster Groves has the highest taxes in St. Louis County. Is this true?
3. Does Webster Groves benefit from being a "Pool City"?
4. If we add more retail businesses, would that help keep property taxes down?
5. How much does the City rely on traffic ticket revenue?