City Manager's Office

2025 Budget

2025 Budget:

$10,335,644

25.80 FTE

Department Overview:

The City Manager's Office provides professional leadership in the administration and execution of policies and objectives formulated by City Council; develops and recommends alternative solutions to community problems for council consideration; plans and develops new programs to meet future needs of the city; and fosters community pride in city government through excellent customer service.

The City Manger's Office 2025 budget includes the following changes:

Realignment of funds from various programs to better align with program vision. For example, Tribal Consultation funds were moved to the Administration program ($75,000) and realignment to the new Convention and Visitors Bureau subprogram ($2 million).
Increased budget and staffing (FTE) count within the Economic Vitality program, due to new hosting agreements with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC has revenue from program fees, donations and grants to cover this expenses growth (5 new FTEs and operating costs, $900,000 total in expenses realigned from the Small Business Development Center organization).
Enhancement to small-business support through additional, one-time funding for the Economic Vitality program ($200,000).
Creation of citywide Project Management office ($75,000).
Enhancement for Office of Disaster Management for training and preparedness ($25,000).
Enhancement for Equity and Belonging program for the growth of the Immigration Legal Defense Fund ($50,000).
Enhancements for Independent Police Monitor program for continued growth and support for this program ($33,000).

Department Programs:

Operating Budget (FY2023-2025)

Expenditure by Program

Program Overview

Administration & Operations

The City Manager's Office provides professional leadership in the administration and implementation of policies and objectives formulated by City Council; develops and recommends alternative solutions to community problems for council consideration; plans and develops new programs to meet future needs of the city; supports all city departments and the council body; and fosters community pride in city government through excellent customer service.

City Clerk Administration & Support Services

The City Clerk's Office administers municipal elections and supports City Council through the development of comprehensive meeting agenda materials, action summaries, minutes and the required publication of ordinances and resolutions.

Economic Vitality

The Office of Economic Vitality develops and implements strategies that reflect the city’s commitment to an accessible, diverse, and sustainable economy based on innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship that benefits all residents, businesses, and visitors.

Equity & Belonging

The city is committed to advancing equity and belonging to ensure all Boulder residents, business owners and visitors have equitable access to health, prosperity and fulfillment that is not limited based on a person’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality or socioeconomic status. The Office of Equity and Belonging supports the city organization in creating educational opportunities for city staff, aligning resources, applying tools and employing best practices when implementing programs, policies or making purchasing and budgetary decisions.

Independent Police Monitor

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor provides civilian oversight of the Boulder Police Department and recommends improvements to their training, policies and practices. The Monitor classifies and reviews all community complaints against members of the Boulder Police Department and reviews misconduct investigations to offer disposition and disciplinary recommendations to the Chief of Police.

Policy and Intergovernmental Relations

The Policy & Intergovernmental Relations program ensures that the city's interests are furthered through strategic alliances and informed engagement with other local, regional, state and federal governmental entities.