title
Initial Budget Public Forum on the Annual Budget, Capital Program, Use of Grants and Related Items, and Potential Legislative Requests.
body
Staff:
Department:
Amy Oland, Director
Business Management
Matt Brinkley, Assistant Director
Overview: This initial public forum is an opportunity for the Council to receive public comment related to the development of the FY 2023-24 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 to consider in the budget process.
Key Issues:
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. Adopting a budget determines the level of resources available for Town services over the coming fiscal 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:
April 19 A public forum to:
* Receive comments on the preliminary plan for uses of 23-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds
May 24 Public Hearing on:
* The recommended budget for the service year beginning on July 1, 2023; use of public transportation grants; recommended 15-year capital program; Downtown Service District program.
The public may also share comments with 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 of tonight's forum on the Town's website.
TOPICS FOR THE FEBRUARY 15 PUBLIC FORUM AND HEARING
a. Annual Budget for 2023-24: preparing the budget for the service year beginning on July 1, 2023.
b. 2024-38 Capital Program: capital improvement nee...
Click here for full text