Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Budget Timeline

January – Departments submit Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests. 

February – The departments’ Capital Improvement Plan submissions are reviewed and prioritized. Note:  This year, citizens will have the opportunity to attend Budget Workshops to express priorities for government services.

March – The Information Technology Plan Committee prepares its priority of Information Technology projects.        

March/April -- Departments prepare and submit operational budget requests to the Budget Office.

April – The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee (MBRC) reviews the Capital Improvement Plan and the Information Technology Plan.  The Budget Office prepares departmental budget submissions for review by the MBRC. 

May 1 – Mayor presents a preliminary budget to the City Council.

June – Property Tax Appraiser provides a preliminary estimate of the county’s taxable value of commercial and private property.  This figure allows the city to estimate potential property tax revenue, the amount of money that will be available to operate city government for the upcoming fiscal year. 

July – The Property Appraiser provides an updated figure and certifies the taxable value of commercial and private property. Mayor presents proposed budget to City Council.

July/August –The City Council sets the maximum millage rate for the coming fiscal year.

August/September – The City Council’s Finance Committee reviews the mayor’s proposed budget and as decided in committee, may make adjustments.

September – Two public hearings are held on the proposed millage rate and the proposed budget during regular City Council meetings.  The millage and budget are approved and sent to the mayor for his signature.

October 1 – The new fiscal year begins.