File #: 12-081    Name: Adopt FY2013 Budget Guidelines
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 2/7/2012 Final action: 2/7/2012
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the Budget Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2012-13
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Budget Guidelines 2013, 3. Budget Calendar FY2013

Title

Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the Budget Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2012-13

 

Summary

 

MEETING DATE:                     February 7, 2012

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Strategic Planning & Budget

 

CONTACT:                                            Jason Gray, City Manager

                                                               

 

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

  • Approve resolution adopting the budget guidelines for fiscal year 2012-13.
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  • ITEM SUMMARY:
  • The budget process for fiscal year 2012-13 has started. 
  • City Council Budget Guidelines are developed to address concerns and direct resources and efforts. This process is an important foundation for budget development.
  • The City desires to compile a budget that addresses City Councils’ concerns.  Staff is requesting direction on how the Council prefers to provide budget input.
  • Goal-setting workshops for the Council are usually scheduled in January or February. 
  • In past years, a budget survey has also been distributed to Council to help identify budget issues.
  • Last year, Council members gave suggestions and comments about any specific budget issues they wish to address during meetings with the City Manager and Strategic Planning & Budget staff.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:                     None

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:                      None.