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Budget

FY 2019-2020

No budget filed by the E.D. Adm.​

FY 2021-2022

No budget filed by the E.D. Adm.

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FY 2022-2023

No budget filed by the E.D. Adm. 

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Key Provisions of Chapter 102:

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  1. Annual Budget Preparation:

    • The governing body of a Type C General Law City is required to prepare an annual budget that details the planned expenditures and expected revenues for the upcoming fiscal year.
       

  2. Public Hearing and Notice:

    • Before adopting the budget, the city must hold a public hearing, allowing citizens to express their views.

    • Notice of the hearing must be published in a local newspaper at least 10 days before the hearing.
       

  3. Budget Adoption:

    • The budget must be adopted by ordinance or resolution, and it should detail all planned municipal expenditures.

    • The adopted budget serves as the city's financial plan for the year, and it authorizes the expenditure of funds.
       

  4. Amendments:

    • The budget can be amended after adoption, but the amendments must also be approved by the governing body.
       

  5. Fiscal Responsibility:

    • The city must ensure that expenditures do not exceed revenues, promoting fiscal responsibility.

    • The governing body is required to maintain a balanced budget.
       

  6. Public Record:

    • The adopted budget must be filed with the city secretary and made available for public inspection.
       

Additional Notes:
 

  • The purpose of these provisions is to ensure transparency, accountability, and public involvement in the financial planning of Type C General Law Cities.

  • The code emphasizes the need for prudent financial management to sustain municipal operations and services.


This chapter ensures that the city's budget is prepared and adopted in a manner that promotes fiscal responsibility and transparency, with an emphasis on public participation.

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