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General Government Budget Calendar (NB)
The City Commission approves dates for discussion and public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget.
Explanation
Staff requests the City Commission approve the dates below to discuss items related to the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget as well as public hearing dates for the fire assessment, millage, and budget. Topics of discussion will include an updated Capital Improvement Plan, Fire Assessment, Millage Rate and the General Government Budget.
Staff recommends an approval of the maximum millage rate and proposed tentative budget and for General Government to occur in July, in accordance with the State Department of Revenue’s Truth in Millage requirements.
Staff requests the City Commission approve the following dates:
05/19/2022 - 1:30-5:00 pm - General Government Budget
07/14/2022 - 6:00 pm - Set preliminary Fire Assessment Rate and proposed tentative Millage Rate by resolution.
08/10/2022 - 1:30-5:00 pm - General Government Budget
09/08/2022 - 6:00 pm
1. Adopt ordinances on 1st reading related to Fee or Rate changes (if any).
2. Adopt Final Fire Assessment Rate by resolution.
3. Hold 1st Public Hearing to set tentative Millage Rate and adopt the tentative Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 by resolution.
09/22/2022 - 6:00 pm
1. Adopt Ordinances on 2nd reading related to Fee or Rate changes (if any).
2. 2nd Public Hearing to set the final Millage Rate and adopt the final Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 by resolution.
Truth in Millage or TRIM requirements set forth in State Statutes require that various taxing authorities hold their public hearings on different dates and/or times in order to allow taxpayers to attend each hearing and provide feedback if desired. Taxing Authorities that cross multiple jurisdictions are given first priority on setting their public hearing dates. As a result, The City of Gainesville is required to set their public hearing dates in September so as not to conflict with the County, the School Board. In the event a conflict arises, staff will submit a revised schedule for September 2022 requesting alternative special meeting dates.
fiscal note
The cost of conducting these meetings is available in the FY 2022 Operating Budget.
Strategic Connection:
Goal 5: “Best in Class” Neighbor Services
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Approve the dates requested for discussion and public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget.