The proposed budget must be balanced within each fund based on estimated revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, plus or minus any carry-over fund balance from prior fiscal years. The City Manager's Proposed Budget is based on operating and capital budget requests prepared by each department, Council priorities, citizen input, federal or state mandated actions, estimated revenues, and available fund balances. The Council may amend the proposed budget within estimated revenue and available fund balances.
Citizens provide input at public budget meetings.
Finance staff provide overview of City's financial condition. Finance staff assist departments with budget requests. The City Manager reviews department budget requests in light of the department's Performance Report, determining if budgeted dollars are being used effectively. The Manager makes needed revisions, and produces the City Manager's Proposed Budget, which is distributed to Council, staff and the public no later than 60 days prior to June 30. City Manager meets with department directors to discuss budget requests, priorities, goals, and available fund balance.