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Initial Budget Public Forum on the Annual Budget, Capital Program, Use of Grants and Related Items, and Potential Legislative Requests.
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Staff:
Department:
Amy Oland, Director
Business Management
Overview: The purpose of this initial public forum is to provide opportunity for the Council to receive comments from the public on a variety of topics related to the development of the FY 2020-21 Town Budget.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council receive comments from the public on the forum topics listed below; and that the Council refer comments and questions to the Town Manager for consideration in the budget process.
OVERVIEW OF THE BUDGET PROCESS
Through the Town's annual budget process, the Council makes decisions on the level and types of services provided to the public with local, state and federal funds. The budget process reflects direction from the Council, beginning with the Council's 2020-22 Strategic Goals and Objectives (Attachment 1). Adopting a budget determines the level of resources available for Town services over the coming budget year.
Process for Participation by the Public
Additional public forums and hearings on the budget and related items will be held at 7:00 pm on:
March 25 A public forum to:
* Receive comments on the preliminary plan for uses of 2019-20 CDBG program funds
May 20 Public Hearing on the recommended budget for the service year beginning on July 1, 2020; use of public transportation grants; recommended 15-year capital program; Downtown Service District program.
The public may also make comments to the Mayor and Council by email at mayorandcouncil@townofchapelhill.org or by letter at Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 at any time in the budget process.
Staff has provided notice on the Town's website.
TOPICS FOR THE FEBRUARY 26 PUBLIC FORUM AND HEARING
a. Annual Budget for 2020-21: preparing the budget for the service year beginning on July 1, 2020.
b. 2021-35 Capital ...
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