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Department Approval �� ,�: �� Item Description Date: 9/28/09 Item No.: 13.a l�'�, Jy REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 9/21/09 Item No.: 13.a City Manager Approval � / Receive Additional Information on the Sudgeting for Outcomes Process and the Springsted Report BACKGROUND Earlier this year, the City Council committed to using an alternative budgeting process for 2010. This process has oftentimes been referred to as `Sudgeting for Outcomes' but other descriptive names have been used as well. In conjunction with this process, the City Council received a report from Springsted Financial Advisors which depicted the costs associated with individual programs and services. A copy of the Springsted Report is attached. Several members of the Council indicated a desire to have greater detail regarding the programs and services that were listed, including a general description, level of service, and whether a particular service was mandated or discretionary. The Council also expressed an interest in seeing any applicable revenue sources that might be available to offset specific program costs. Over the next few weeks, City Staff will be compiling this information. At this time, Staff has assembled a general description of each City function that was identified in the Springsted Report. These descriptions are shown in Attachment B. A Representative from Springsted will attend the Council meeting to provide a brief overview of the project and methodology. Springsted and City Staff will be available for questions or comments regarding the attached information. POLICY OBJECTIVE Establishing a budget process that aligns resources with desired outcomes is consistent with governmental best practices, provides greater transparency of program costs, and ensures that budget dollars are allocated in the manner that creates the greatest value. FINANCIAL IMPACTS Not applicable. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. Page 1 of 2