Citizen ' s Budget Guide
The Manager ’ s recommended budget contains a budget message , which introduces the major components of the budget to the Town Council and citizens who wish to study it . In addition , the budget summary outlines the Town ’ s revenue forecasts and summarizes items that were funded and other major changes from the prior fiscal year . The budget summary is a concise summary of the major features of the proposed budget and therefore represents the best source of information for a quick review regarding the recommended budget .
During May and the first half of June , the Town Council reviews the proposed budget with the Manager and staff . These meetings are open to the public and citizens are urged to attend . Once established , the meeting locations and dates of these meetings are published .
After several public hearings to obtain input from the public , the Town Council adopts the budget . Coinciding with the development of the operating budget , the Town ’ s Capital Improvements Plan and fee schedule are adopted as well . This document plans for new construction and major infrastructure improvements and new or updated fees charged by the Town . This five-year plan helps the Town budget and prepare for funding these projects .
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