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Consider the Final Budget and Related Items for FY 2024-25.
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Staff:
Department:
Chris Blue, Town Manager
Manager's Office
Amy Oland, Director
Business Management
Recommendation(s):
That the Council enact the FY 2024-25 budget ordinance to establish the budget for FY 2024-25 and authorize the related items.
Discussion:
The proposed Budget Ordinance constitutes the annual budget for 2024-25. 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 2024-25 Manager's Recommended Budget is reflective of, and responsive to, Council's strategic focus areas and goals for FY 2023 - 2025. A description of the Strategic Goals is provided below.
Strategic Focus Area
What Success Looks Like
Environmental Stewardship
To mitigate effects of climate change through management of Town resources, partnerships, and natural environment and as we densify to also strengthen protection of sites in our natural areas plan and parks master plan.
Economic & Financial Stewardship
To support a vibrant economy by supporting business development, jobs creation, and entrepreneurship by balancing our tax base to support a diverse community.
Affordable Housing & Housing Production
To increase housing across a range of incomes and housing types and achieve equitable housing outcomes for historically marginalized populations.
Connected Community
To create a highly connected community where bicycling, walking, and transit are convenient, everyday choices for our neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces are accessible to all residents without a car.
Heathy & Inclusive Community
To collaborate with communities and institutions to...
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