The annual budget process for the City usually begins in
March. Budget requests are due from the departments by
the middle of May. The City Manager and Finance Budget
Team then meet with the departments and review their
requests. A cumulative proposed budget is prepared and
submitted to the City Commission. Workshops are held in
August to allow the commission to discuss the proposed
budget and request changes. Two public hearings are held
in September to allow the citizens to comment on the
proposed budget. The budget is formally adopted at the
second hearing.
The budget provides a mechanism for planning and
coordinating. It is used to provide information and
evaluate the operating costs for the City. Comparing
budget to actual provides a method of accountability for
public resources.
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do not send electronic mail to the City. Instead, contact us by phone or in writing.