BLAND — The Bland Board of Aldermen reviewed the city’s April 2026 profit and loss report during its May 12 meeting, with figures showing the city operated at a net loss for the month despite more than $44,000 in total income.

According to the report, the city’s recorded total income was $44,835.15 during April. The largest sources of revenue included taxes at $14,293.49, total sales tax revenue of $10,260.84, water revenue-user charges of $9,502.08 and $8,771.09 in sewer revenue-user charges.

Sales tax revenues included $2,991.16 from the city tax, $2,239 from the street tax, $1,118.54 from the five-cent city tax, $1,118.56 from the half cent city miscellaneous tax, $1,118.56 from the half cent park tax and $1,675.02 from the Gasconade County Law Enforcement Sales Tax.

Tax revenue figures included $7,540.83 in sales tax revenue, $2,336.06 from franchise taxes, $2,324.25 from motor vehicle taxes, $1,914.37 from personal property taxes and $177.98 from real estate taxes.

Additional income included $555 from ATV permits, $277.56 in interest income, $915.09 in fines and court-related fees and $130 in donations for the holiday fund.

The report showed total expenses for April at $49,421.45, resulting in a net loss of $4,586.30 for the month.

The city’s largest expense category was payroll at $19,488.21; contract services totaled $13,633.35, including $12,219.85 for engineering services.

Other major expenses included $6,597.33 in operations costs, $6,129.40 in supplies; $3,398.44 in utilities; and $2,358.95 in employee benefits.

Public works parts and supplies accounted for $4,635.38 in expenses, while $1,757.25 was used for repairs and maintenance.

Utility expenses included $2,450.93 for electric service; $859.32 for phone service; and $88.19 for trash services.

Additional expenditures included $916.90 in sales tax expenses; $430.48 for fuel; $200.54 in rent-related costs; and $62.50 in legal fees for the city prosecuting attorney.