65C - 17-18 BUDGET CALENDAR - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2016 TITLE: APPROVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1} CITY MAN "ER RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the Budget Calendar for fiscal year 2017-2018. DISCUSSION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1®t Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Under the direction and leadership of the City Manager's Office along with the principles of Budgeting Best Practice, a Budget Calendar (Calendar) has been created by the Finance & Management Services Agency -Budget (Budget Division). The creation of the Calendar is an informative tool which allows for a successful and transparent City budget process. The current Calendar for consideration, informing both internal and external stakeholders, for fiscal year 2017-18 is the third consecutive year in which a Calendar has been developed by the Budget Division. As a result, the creation of the Calendar highlights the following budget plan: • Preparation of the Trial Budget presentation; • Five Community Budget meetings with over 290 attendees (fiscal year 2016-17 budget) • Proposed Budget for all City Funds including the General Fund • Discussion with Elected Officials regarding the Trial Budget • Capital Improvement Program and presentation. In addition, development of the Calendar also promotes public awareness, transparency, and community engagement in the development of the fiscal year 2017-2018 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The Calendar highlights key dates such as the Community Budget Outreach and Strategic Plan Updates (per the Sunshine Ordinance), Community Budget and Capital Improvement Program Meetings, and a Budget Work Study Session. The Calendar commences December 20, 2016 and ends with the adoption of the fiscal year 2017-2018 Budget tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2017. 65C-1