Budget Worksessions
In an effort to increase transparency and engagement leading into fiscal year 2019-2020 budget process, staff will be providing detailed departmental information to Council and the community in budget work sessions from August to December 2018.
The intent of this project is to provide a detailed account of City operations, highlight departmental challenges and opportunities, and identify the key resources that are required to deliver city services.
These work sessions will begin with a broad overview of the City's expenditures, revenues, and community factors that drive operational and budgetary needs within Asheville.
Departmental presentations will follow as outlined in the schedule below.
*All work sessions will be in Council Chambers at City Hall (70 Court Plaza) at 3 p.m.
Department presentations will be linked five days prior to meeting date.
Budget Engagement
In addition to the worksessions, the City will hold four public meetings in different Asheville regions in October and November. City staff and City Council members will be available to answer questions and connect with community. Meeting schedule here.
Budget Presentation
2018 National Citizen Survey™ Funding Priorities by Area Code
| Worksession Date | Topic or Department | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2018 |
Community Profile | Presentation |
| General Fund Summary | Presentation |
|
| Admin, Council, Legal, City Clerk | ||
| Sustainability | ||
| Equity and Inclusion | Presentation | |
| Council Questions |
| Worksession Date | Topic or Department | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2018 | Fire | |
| Human Resources | ||
| Communication and Public Engagement | ||
| Parks and Recreation | ||
| Worksession Date | Topic or Department | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2018 | Police | |
| Information Technology | ||
| Finance | Presentation | |
| Non Departmental | ||
| Planning and Urban Design | ||
| Council Questions |
| Worksession Date | Topic or Department | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2018 | General Services | |
| Capital Projects | ||
| Public Works | ||
| Development Services | ||
| Council Questions |
| Worksession Date | Topic or Department | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2018 | Transportation |
Presentation Detail Information |
| Community and Economic Development |
Presentation Detail Information |
|
| Water |
Presentation Detail Information |
|
| Wrap-up |
Presentation Detail Information |
|
| Council Questions |
Contact Information
Tony McDowell, Budget Manager
828-259-5635