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CITY OF FOREST HILL

Council’s priorities and issues previously expressed in the budget process.

City Council Budget Workshops

Recommendations concerning the proposed budget are discussed with the City
Council. The proposed budget is not actually submitted until after initial
discussions regarding major issues is presented to the Council.

Public Hearing/Budget Adoption

A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is held prior to adoption. Citizens or
any other individual may make formal comment either for or against the proposed
budget. The public also had the opportunity to attend City Council budget work
sessions. City Council may take action to modify the proposed budget per its
discretion. The Council may also adopt a tax rate to support adopted funding
levels.

Budget Amendment Process
Budget estimates may be amended and increased as the need arises to permit
appropriation and expenditure of unexpended cash balances on hand and
unanticipated revenues. Such amendment may be considered and adopted at
any time during the fiscal year covered by the budget by filing the amendments
and upon publishing them and giving notice of the public hearing in the manner
required in the State Code. Within ten days of the decision or order of the City
Council, the proposed amendment of the budget is subject to protest, hearing on
the protest, appeal to the state appeal board, and review by that body.

City Council Long Term Strategic Planning

Vision Statement

“In our on-going commitment to the citizens and businesses in the City of Forest
Hill, we will endeavor each day to be fiscally responsible, knowing that we are
held accountable for our actions, to move the city in a forward progression of
economic development, to provide the best customer service to those who live,
work and play within our city limits, and to be fair and honest in all that we do.
With passion, integrity and professionalism, from within City Hall to our elected
officials, we will be the leaders of the Community Driven spirit that will guide the
success for Forest Hill into the future.”

Department Summaries

Each department is described by narrative information prior to the expenditure
information in order to give the City Council an abbreviated idea of services
provided. Summaries include the following information:

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