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Davenport
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City finances: strong revenues, troubled enterprise funds

Summary

The city's first-ever monthly finance update shows sales tax and interest income beating budget, but transit, parking, RiversEdge and especially RiverCenter (about $1 million in the red) are struggling. Staff is working on fixes and reevaluating the RiverCenter operator.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

RiverCenter shows roughly a $1 million loss; transit about $730,000 in deficit.

✅Who benefits

Residents gain transparency into how tax dollars are being managed.

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