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BUDGET PROCESS AND LONG-TERM PLANNING Public Input in the Budget Process

Overview Several boards and commissions advise the City Council in the development of the annual
budget. The Library Board advises the Council on Library operational and capital needs. The
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Crime District Board have the authority
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cycle, which begins in mid-February and ends in mid-September. The City Council, management, pertaining to parks, open spaces, entryways and other community issues. The various boards
departments, and the public have opportunities to participate in the preparation of the budget and commissions meet in public sessions.
at various stages in the process. Throughout the process, the City Manager presents reports All Council workshops and public hearings concerning the proposed budget are posted meetings
delineating particular areas of concern to the Council. The Council provides the direction and open to the public.
guidance necessary to implement the goals and objectives of the City.

Budget Adoption
Preparation of the Operating Budget

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the City Manager develops the recommended budget based on the policy direction received
from Council. The City’s Charter requires that the proposed budget be submitted to the Council Budget Transfers and Amendments
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occurs during mid-July followed by a series of public budget work sessions between July and
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deemed to have been adopted. budget is amended by the same public notice procedure called for in adopting the budget.
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