Page 19 - Grapevine FY19 Operating Budget

After all funding levels are established, the proposed budget is presented by the City Manager to
the City Council in a workshop session. Public notices of the effective tax rate are published in the
local newspaper in accordance with state law. A public hearing is held after the City Council has
reviewed the budget during the budget workshop session. In a special meeting held prior to
September 15, the City Council approves the level of expenditure (“appropriation”) for each fund
to become effective October 1.

BUDGET AMENDMENT PROCESS

To amend the current year budget, the requesting individual/department head must first contact the
Budget Manager. The Budget Manager will assist in preparing the necessary budgetary
documentation. Upon the recommendation of the Budget Manager, the documentation is
forwarded to the City Manager for final approval. If required, an ordinance is then prepared for
City Council consideration at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, where public discussion
and debate are possible. If approved by vote of the City Council, the necessary budgetary changes
are made.

Budget Amendment Request
Form is prepared

Budget Manager review /
recommends for approval

City Manager reviews for
approval

Is budget amendment
ordinance required?

City Council reviews for
approval

Budget
Budget
Amendment
Amendment
Processed
Processed

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