Budget News and Updates

The City of Monterey is preparing for budget challenges due to the downturn in the national, state and local economies. This Web page is designed to keep you informed by aggregating all the latest information.
 

LATEST budget news (updated June 25, 2009)
Documents from June 24 City Council meeting:
Adoption of Employee Concessions Staff Report,
afternoon session
Adoption of the 2009-10 Operating Budget Staff Report,
evening session
Budget Slides Presentation

 
PREVIOUS budget news
Proposed FY09-10 Budget (posted June 1, 2009)
FY09-10 Budget Presentation to City Council
(from May 27 meeting)
News Releases:
Budget Before Council for Final Approval 6/22
City Council Considers 2009-2010 Budget 5/27
2009-2010 Budget Fact Sheet 5/27
Monterey City Council Begins Budget Reductions 5/21/09

Monterey Council Considers Layoffs 5/14/09
Council to Consider Canceling July 4 Activities 4/2/09

City Hosts Community Forum for Input on Next Year's Budget 3/19/09
City Seeks Public Input on Proposals to Balance Next Year's Budget 3/11/09
Council Approves Budget Plan 2/27/09
Budget Forum for Businesses 2/1/3/09
Revised Budget Projections 1/22/09
Monterey Budget Meetings 12/24/08
Budget Recommendations 12/2/08
July 4th updates
Budget Suggestions:
- from city employees
(updated June 4, 2009)
- from the public
(posted June 22, 2009)
What's your budget suggestion?
Notes from Budget Forums
Community Town Hall, Mar. 19
Boards & Commissions, Mar. 12
   - Slides

Business Assn's, Feb. 18
Neighborhood Assn's, Feb. 5
Mid-year Budget Review for City Council
Staff Report | Slides  
(from Feb. 25 meeting)
Background:
Finance Presentation to City Council, Dec. 2
Staff Report to City Council, Dec. 2
City Manager Memo to department heads
Communications Plan
City Manager Budget Guidance Memo  (dated Jan. 26, 2009)
Fact Sheet (updated Feb. 17, 2009)
FAQ
(posted Feb. 17, 2009)
other related links
Previous Years' Budget
City Council
Online City Focus, winter edition

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Upcoming Meetings -  also, check the future meeting schedule
none scheduled at this time
The public is invited to attend any of the budget sessions and make comments.

Schedules and dates are subject to change. For date/time confirmation, check this Web page or call the City Clerk's Office at 646.3935.

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How Can You Participate?
  1. Participate in the public meetings and/or hearings during the budget development process.
  2. Stay tuned to local media for opportunities to participate in meetings and work sessions. For more details, call 646.3940, or visit monterey.org/budget
  3. Offer your suggestions by phone 646.3799, fax 646.3793, email (suggest@ci.monterey.ca.us), or with the online comment form.
Resources - links on municipal finance in California
The Promise of Fiscal Health and Wellness - PowerPoint Presentation in Adobe PDF
Creating a New Future for a Downsizing Organization, by Frank Benest
Coping with Economic Crisis and Some Lessons Learned, by Elizabeth Fretwell
California Local Government Finance Almanac (http://californiacityfinance.com/)
Institute for Local Government - Understanding the Basics of County and City Revenues
(www.cacities.org/index.jsp?displaytype=&section=fiscal&zone=ilsg)
Documents from past meetings
Dec. 2, City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., 1st Quarter Financial Review - See Staff Report

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