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2012-2013 Performance Management Program Program Component Descriptions Areas of Emphasis / Work Plan Similar to Council goal-setting, it is expected that the Council will meet to review the progress made on previously-established goals. Where necessary, the Council will establish new or refined Areas of Emphasis to ensure consistent progress in achieving these goals. These Areas of Emphasis should serve as the basis for making budget adjustments, but should NOT upend the Strategic Plan or Budget Priorities. The Areas of Emphasis / Work Plan exercise is done on an alternating basis with the broader City Council Goal-Setting process. Biennial Budgeting The City Council should adopt a Biennial Budget based on the Council’s Budget & Program Priorities and the Capital Improvement Plan. The purpose of the Biennial Budget is to give greater emphasis on long-term strategies and goal-setting, rather than short-term desires. Although the Biennial Budget spans over two years, the City must formally adopt an annual budget and tax levy in accordance with State Statutes. The second year of the Biennial Budget should be generally consistent with the first except in extenuating circumstances; and should require only minimal review. Budget and Program Priorities The City Council should establish budget and program priorities based on the Strategic Plan. This should include a Council priority-ranking exercise to determine how financial resources are allocated. Budget Hearing The purpose of the Budget Hearing is to provide citizens with an opportunity to address proposed tax levy and spending plans. The City Council can use this input in determining the preliminary, not-to-exceed levy; and tentative budget. Capital Improvement Plan The Capital Improvement Plan is developed in accordance with the Strategic Plan and in conjunction with the establishment of Budget and Program Priorities. The CIP should span over a period of 10 years at a minimum. The first two years of the CIP should be reflected in the Biennial Budget. City Council Goal-Setting Council goal-setting would be conducted based on the information derived from the Community Survey and Vision. Council Goals should serve as the basis for establishing the Strategic Plan and setting financial policies. 10