AGENDA DATE: 9/5/2018
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FY 20 Operating and Capital Budget Calendar and recommended process modifications including FY 20 ABRT process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Set dates related to the development of the FY 20 Budget, and approval of FY 20 budget process modifications
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Allshouse, L., Bowman, and Vinzant
PRESENTER (S): Lori Allshouse
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The process of developing the County's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 20 (FY 20) and the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY 20-24 is underway. On an annual basis staff provides a proposed budget calendar and highlights any other staff recommendations regarding process modifications.
This Executive Summary includes three attachments for the Board's review and consideration. Attachment A is the proposed FY 20 budget development calendar, Attachment B includes recommendations for modifications to the upcoming Budget development processes, and Attachment C includes recommendations for the County's FY 20 ABRT process.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Attachment A provides a preliminary budget calendar for the FY 20 budget process. The budget development calendar establishes specific dates for Board meetings and public hearings on the tax rate, the budget, and the CIP. Staff will continue to provide the public with as much notice as possible for planned community engagement opportunities, public hearings, and work sessions associated with the development of the upcoming budgets.
There are several dates that are driven by Virginia Code requirements which are reflected in the attached calendar:
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