CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: March 6, 2023 Action Required: None Presenter: Michael Rogers, City Manager, Krisy Hammill, Director of Budget Staff Contacts: Michael Rogers, City Manager Krisy Hammill, Director of Budget Title: City Manager Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget Background In March of each year, the City Manager formally presents the proposed budget to City Council and the public. This is followed by a series of public hearings, work sessions, a community budget forum and a final vote on the budget no later than April 15th. This item begins the FY 2024 budget discussions and deliberations. Discussion The total General Fund Budget for FY 2024 is proposed to be $226,239,155, a 6.27% increase over FY 2023. The proposed budget also includes a $98.9 million Capital Improvement Program budget in FY 2024. The new online Budget Book and presentation materials will be posted online after the meeting adjourns. Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan The proposed budget aligns with the City’s current Strategic Plan which has been extended to FY 2024. Community Engagement The presentation will be in-person in Council Chambers and up to 23 pre-registered members of the public and two media representatives may register to attend. The public may also view this portion of the meeting electronically by registering in advance for the Zoom webinar or on the City's streaming platforms and local government Channel 10. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call (434) 970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. There are several opportunities for the community to provide input into the budget. More information on each of the work sessions can be found at www.charlottesville.gov/budget. A few minutes are reserved at the end of each budget work session for public comment. Topic Date Time Location Proposed City and Adopted School Budgets March 6, 2023 6:30 PM Council Presented to Council Chamber Council Work Session March 9, 2023 6:00 PM City Space FY 2024 Budget – Revenues and Expenses Council Work Session March 16, 2023 6:00 PM City Space FY 2024 Budget – Outside and Non-profit Agencies First Tax Rate Public March 20, 2023 6:30 PM Council Hearing Chamber Community Budget Forum – First Public March 22, 2023 6:00 PM City Space Hearing on the Budget Council Work Session March 30, 2023 6:00 PM City Space FY 2024 Budget – Capital Improvement Program Second Public Hearing Budget and Tax Rate/ April 3, 2023 6:30 PM Council First Reading FY 24 Budget Ordinance and Chamber Annual Appropriation and Tax Rate/Tax Levy Ordinance Council Work Session April 6, 2023 6:00 PM City Space FY 2024 Budget – Budget Wrap Up Second Reading and Approval: April 11, 2023 5:30 PM Council FY 24 Budget Ordinance and Annual Chamber Appropriation and Tax Rate/Tax Levy Ordinance Budgetary Impact The presentation alone has no budgetary impact. Recommendation None Alternatives None Attachments None