ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Finance Director/Comptroller with a Request to CONTINUE DISCUSSION of the 2018-2019 BIENNIAL BUDGET.
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BACKGROUND: Staff will present the budget report backs requested by Council at the October 11 Special Council meeting. At the request of Councilman Grayeb, staff has extended an invitation to the City Unions to provide input and/or a brief presentation Finally, staff would like to present a modified budget calendar to the Council for discussion and input.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City is required to have a balanced budget.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: The budget has direct impact upon services delivered in City neighborhoods.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: N/A
IMPACT IF DENIED: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Alternatives will be discussed during the policy session.
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
2. Grow Peoria: Businesses, Jobs, and Population
3. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
4. Vibrant Downtown: Riverfront/ Central Business District/ Warehouse District
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reduce crime.
2. Improve District 150.
3. Grow employers and jobs.
4. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
5. Support sustainability.
6. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
7. Keep taxes and fees competitive.
8. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office