Enterprise or Business Funds are a group of funds that are managed similar to a business entity. These funds collect fees to cover the cost of service and all monies collected can only be used to provide the same service. These funds are typically used for utilities and business-type activities; in Palm Desert, they support the Parkview Office Complex and Desert Willow Golf Course.
The City's Enterprise Fund revenues are generated primarily by the Desert Willow Golf Course, which accounts for the majority of total Enterprise Fund activity. Unlike governmental funds, each fund is a separate entity and funds from one source cannot be mixed with another. The table below breaks down the different revenues collected by the City in FY2022-23 compared with FY2023-24 and FY2024-25.
| Revenue by Sources (in millions) | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Office Complex | $1.5 | $1.2 | $1.3 |
| Desert Willow Golf Course | 12.4 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Total | $13.9 | $13.4 | $13.9 |
The Enterprise Funds are used specifically for the purpose for which the revenue is collected. For example, revenue generated by the golf course can only be used to support golf course operations and related costs. This includes operating costs of the entity, and capital projects needed to maintain the infrastructure and equipment for operations. The table below breaks down the different programs funded by the City in FY2022-23 compared with FY2023-24 and FY2024-25.
| Expenditures by Program (in millions) | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Office Complex | $1.4 | $1.4 | $3.4 |
| Desert Willow Golf Course | 11.0 | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Total | $12.4 | $13.0 | $15.8 |