Financial policies
Public participation
Public participation policies
Consistent with adopted City goals and values, the objective of the Department’s public participation policies is to enhance the City's ability to meet financial and policy challenges by promoting a well-informed community and by encouraging public input in the decision-making process. Financial and budget reports are available on the City’s web site and in the Finance & Property Services Department offices in Room 325M City Hall.
Financial reports
Information regarding the City budget and, financial statements shall be available to residents in various formats and, upon request; translation assistance is available via the City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations Department.
Budget and service priorities
Various methods shall be used to ensure public input into the budgeting process, such as informational hearings, surveys, resident-based review committees and community meetings. The Mayor’s recommended budget is available on the City’s web site for review shortly after its release in mid-August each year. All City Council budget meetings in the fall are public and advertised as part of the normal Council Committee process. City stakeholders are encouraged to communicate any concerns related to the budget to the Mayor’s Office, and to their Council Member.