FAQs

When does the City begin the budget process?: The City budget process starts in March and ends usually the end of August with a public hearing when the council has finished going through the financials to ensure that budgetary needs for each department are being met and that the budget is balanced. The Mayor and Department Heads work together through all aspects of the budget. The process then revolves around tying out the revenues and expenses. There are several budget workshops with the Council where the proposed budget is presented to them. The Council and staff work through this process over several months and by August the Council will be ready to adopt the budget for the subsequent year.

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City Finances

1. When does the City begin the budget process?: The City budget process starts in March and ends usually the end of August with a public hearing when the council has finished going through the financials to ensure that budgetary needs for each department are being met and that the budget is balanced. The Mayor and Department Heads work together through all aspects of the budget. The process then revolves around tying out the revenues and expenses. There are several budget workshops with the Council where the proposed budget is presented to them. The Council and staff work through this process over several months and by August the Council will be ready to adopt the budget for the subsequent year.

2. Does the City run on a calendar year budget?: The City fiscal budget year is October 1st to September 30th.