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Glossary (continued)

General Fund The fund supported by taxes, fees, and other revenues that may be used for any lawful purpose. The general fund accounts for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. This fund accounts for the general operating programs of the City. General Obligation Bond When the City pledges its full faith and credit to repayment of the bonds it issues, then those bonds are general obligation (G.O.) bonds. Sometimes the term is also used to refer to bonds which are to be repaid from taxes and other general revenues. In California, G.O. bonds issued after 1977 must be authorized by public referenda with two - thirds voter approval. The City currently has no General Obligation Bond debt. GIS Geographical Information Systems that create, manage, analyze, and map all types of data. GFOA Government Finance Officers Association - The GFOA is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada. Impact Fees Fees imposed in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project. Infrastructure All City owned facilities supporting the operation of the governmental unit. It includes: streets, roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, parks, water and sewer lines, storm drains, water pump stations and reservoirs, water wells, sewer lift stations, all government buildings and related facilities. IIAP Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

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