AGENDA DATE: 9/7/2016
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FY 18 Operating and Capital Budget Calendar and Recommendation regarding ABRT Agency Funding Process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Set dates related to the development of the FY 18 Budget
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Walker, Kamptner, Catlin, Allshouse, L.
PRESENTER (S): Lori Allshouse
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The process of developing the County's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 18 (FY18) and the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY18-22 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 two attachments for the Board's review and consideration. Attachment A includes the proposed FY 18 budget development calendar and Attachment B includes staff's recommendation related to the Legal Aid Justice Center and the ABRT Agency Funding 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 18 budget process. The budget development calendar establishes specific dates for Board meetings and public hearings on the tax rate, the budget, and the CIP. During this year's session, the General Assembly changed the required date that a locality has to set the tax rate from April 15 to May 15. This change is reflected in this calendar and streamlines the process. 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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