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Approve the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 December 18, 2018 Page 2 The Budget Office also conducted a Community Budget Meeting during both October and November 2018, which provided an overview of the FY 18-19 City Budget, CIP, and a review and corresponding update of the Five Year Strategic Plan. During the meeting, community members asked questions, provided feedback, and comments to be used for future budget presentations. As we begin the budget process, transparency and community engagement are the priorities for the Budget Office. Five community meetings are scheduled to be held during March and April 2019. As part of these meetings, staff will present a mid -year budget review and provide an opportunity to gather community priorities in preparation for the development of the City's operating budget. In addition, the Planning Commission is also scheduled to host a review of the FY 19-20 CIP. The upcoming year CIP will be presented by the Public Works Agency and provide an additional opportunity for community members to provide relevant feedback. During March 2019, the City Manager and the Budget Team will meet with City Departments to review proposed organizational and budget requests along with any proposed new and/or modified fees. Additionally, the City Manager will conduct one-on-one meetings with the City Council to review the Trial Budget and CIP and to discuss any proposed changes and. recommendations to be utilized during the budget development of the FY 19-20 City Budget. Furthermore, the public will have additional opportunities for community engagement. The Proposed FY 19-20 City Budget and CIP will be presented at a Work Study Session scheduled for the May 21St City Council Meeting. The Proposed Budget provides an opportunity to view all the various operating budgets, proposed workforce changes, proposed miscellaneous fees and CIP developed through community, department and City Council feedback. Lastly, the City Council will hold a public hearing (first reading) during June 4th, 2019 in which community members may comment on the City Manager's proposed budget. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council may make revisions to the proposed budget, which is scheduled to be adopted (second reading) during the June 18th, 2019 City Council Meeting. The Calendar commences December 18th, 2018 and ends with the adoption of the fiscal year 2019-20 Budget tentatively scheduled for June 18th, 2019. Approval of the Calendar promotes public awareness, transparency, and community engagement while ensuring that the FY 2019-20 City Budget and Capital Improvement Program are successfully implemented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #4 - City Financial Stability, Objective #1, (maintain a stable, efficient and transparent financial environment). FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact associated with this action. A(X Kathryn Do ns Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency Exhibit: 1. FY 2019-2020 Budget CaleHA-2