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Consider the Final Budget and Related Items for FY 2022-23.
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Staff:
Department:
Maurice Jones, Town Manager
Manager's Office
Amy Oland, Director
Business Management
Recommendation(s):
That the Council enact the FY 2022-23 budget ordinance to establish the budget for FY 2022-23 and authorize the related items.
Discussion:
The proposed Budget Ordinance constitutes the annual budget for 2022-23. The ordinance reflects the Manager's Recommended Budget as amended based on discussions with the Town Council.
Strategic Priorities:
Vision, innovation, collaboration, and dedicated employees serve as the foundation of the Town's efforts to build a community where people thrive. Our workforce is committed to meeting the expectations of the community and supporting the strategic goals of the Council. The FY 2022-23 Manager's Recommended Budget is reflective of, and responsive to, Council's 2020-22 strategic goals. A description of the Strategic Goals is provided below.
Budget Highlights:
A municipal budget is an expression of a community's values. It is our hope that we have emerged on the far side of this global pandemic, and we recognize that our world will be returning to a "new normal", that will require us to remain flexible during this time of transition. This year's budget restores funding needed to continue to deliver high-quality, core services to our residents, businesses, and visitors. Our goal now is to rebound and move our strategic interests as a community forward. These investments in safety, diversity, climate, and quality of life are important steps in the right direction. Recovery will include immediate action with one-time funding as well as a return to our longer-term vision and 5-year plan for the ongoing budget.
In the FY 2022-23 budget:
* There are no recommended reductions or changes to core service levels provided by our operating departments.
* Employee compensation changes included in the recommended budget are design...
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