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CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS ~. MEMORANDUM I DATE: May 16, 1997 I TO: Mayor and City Council Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato~ FROM: I SUBJECT: 1998 Budget Process I While it feels like we just finished the }997 process, it's time once again to begin outlining the issues and preparing for the 1995 Budget. The following are some initial thoughts on the 1995 I Budget process. Budget Calendar I Attached, the Council will find the proposed 1995 Budget Planning Calendar. This document is intended to be used to plan for all upcqming meetings and hearings related to the 1995 Budget. The Council may wish to consider holding budget discussions prior to regular scheduled Council I meetings in addition to, or in place of,some of these dates. Five-Year Capital Improvement Prot!'ram Ie The second budget related document, which will be presented to the Council at the Worksession, relates to the 1998-2002 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). For the May 19, 1997 Worksession, I I have asked the Department Heads to p~epare only a DRAFT 1995 CIP. A full CIP will be discussed at the June 16, 1997 meeting. I 1998 Budget Target/Parameters To begin preparation of the 1995 Budget, staff has historically received some preliminary direction from Council in the area of percentage increase or areas/projects which should or I should not be included in the budget. In considering these parameters, the Council should be aware of the following items: I a Local 49 Union contra~t expires at the end of 1997 a Sheriff proposed increase on .0% for 1995 a Estimated HACA decrease* I a Estimated LP A of $ * a No Elections a 1995, 1999, and 2000 Property Tax Reform and Levy Freeze* I a Reductions in C/I class rates* a Long-term uselmaintejlance of Park Fund I *Changes still being considered by State Legislature. It Recommended Action i To determine Council target budget, begin CIP discussions, and schedule of budget meetings. I