Overview
I am proud to present the proposed budget for the City of Meadows Place for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-2011. This budget is the result of input from Citizens, Council, Department Heads and Staff. It represents long hours of hard work and the dedication of many. Affected by the downturn in the national economy, this was an extremely difficult budget season.
Late Spring signals the time to begin the annual budget process. This is done to determine and prioritize the needs of the City. Budget requests are based on the obligations, programs and priorities that the City Council has discussed or committed to in the past. A recommended budget is formed based on the projected revenue and is then submitted to the citizens and the City Council. Council works with both the Mayor and Department heads in a collaborative effort to determine the most effective use or our tax dollars. After input from the public, the Council has the opportunity to revise the budget to conform with its objectives.
More than ever, the budget is a planning tool, providing guidance and direction to city staff throughout the budget year. It addresses the goals and objectives set by City Council and meets the criteria of the Meadows Place Vision Statement, and maintains the safety standards set forth by the citizens.
The City of Meadows Place passed a budget that was developed using a conservative approach which was even more stringent than in years past.
This budget was developed with a goal of greater accountability and responsibility on the part of all departments and we believe that goal has been met.
The Budget Process
Each Department Head worked diligently to prepare this budget.
There were multiple departmental budget meetings, first with the Mayor and then with Mayor and Council collectively. Each and every budget line item was examined, scrutinized and justified to see how we could make the budget requests meet the city’s vision and still fit within the projected revenue forecasts.
The proposed budget is posted on city’s web site for the public to review and is also available for viewing in the City Secretary’s office.
Tax Rate
This proposed budget is based on a tax rate of $0.895 per $100 of assessed value. Note there are no additional MUD, HOA or Levi District taxes in the City of Meadows Place.
To view the 2010-2011 Budget for the City of Meadows Place, click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.
To view the 2009-2010 Budget for the City of Meadows Place, click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.
To view the 2008-2009 Budget for the City of Meadows Place, click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.