Recommended FY 2022-2024 Operating Budget and CIP

In addition to the City Council’s ongoing priorities, five specific strategic priorities were recognized by the City Council that will require significant resources:

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Fiscal Sustainability

Affordable Housing and Homlessness

◦ Community Outreach, Engagement, and Messaging ◦ Economic Development ◦ Transportation

We continue to educate and engage the Community regarding City services, funding, and priorities. Over the past two years, the City has held various townhall meetings with the intent to engage, build trust, and educate the Community on the services the City provides and how those services are funded as well as keeping the Community abreast of legislation and bills that may have an impact on the Community. City staff have engaged the Community on various topics including budget, economic development, housing, infrastructure, water conservation, redistricting, and public safety. As the City’s financial condition continues to improve, the proposed budget strives to attain the Council’s and Community’s priorities in a cost - effective manner while maintaining the City’s goal of fiscal sustainability. The total Recommended Budget is $204.2 million in FY 22-23 and $167.7 million in FY 23-24. FY 22-23 budget includes $52.5 million for General Fund expenditures, $58.5 million for CIP, and $93.2 million for non-General Fund expenditures. For FY 23-24, the recommended budget includes $54.1 million for General Fund expenditures, $39.8 million for CIP, and $73.8 million for non- General Fund expenditures. Details of each Division’s budget, project description and funding requirements can be found in the accompanying operating departments and Capital Improvement Program sections of this document.

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