To increase communication around the City of Asheville’s budget process, City staff launched a series of worksessions before City Council, starting in August. These sessions, which run through December, provide context to Council and the public about each City department’s programs, level of service, budget, staffing, partnerships and goals. The schedule for the three remaining sessions [...]
The Finance and Management Services Department provides financial management and oversight in support of all city functions while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, and collaboration. Goals Improve communication and cross-functional collaboration through partnerships and education. Clearly define performance expectations and motivators to attract, develop, and retain high quality staff. Instill confidence, inspire trust, and ensure transparency [...]
Come find out about the budget! The second in the City’s series of educational budget worksessions happens at 3 p.m. Sept. 25, prior to City Council’s 5 p.m. meeting. Come learn about the Asheville Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Human Resources, Community & Public Engagement and the Department of Planning & Urban Design. The worksessions happen in [...]
Once again, sound management of City assets has translated into a money-saving financial rating. That’s good news for the City and its residents. The City of Asheville’s Water Resources Fund has received a debt rating upgrade! On September 4, the City learned that Moody’s Investor Services formally upgraded the debt rating for Water Resources from Aa2 [...]
Asheville City Council finalized and adopted 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget in June. Now City staff are looking ahead to the 2019-2020 budget with rollout of an enhanced budget communication process for City Council and all residents. Want to dive into City finances and how they are allocated? Attend monthly budget worksessions scheduled during the next five [...]
Asheville City Council is working toward adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating Budget. Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed plan during City Council’s 5 p.m. May 22 meeting, second floor of City Hall. Budget adoption schedule At Council’s May 15 meeting, Interim City Manager Cathy Ball presented the proposed budget to [...]
Budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2018-19 have been ongoing since early fall, 2017, as staff worked with the community and City Council to move key initiatives forward. By state law, the City of Asheville must pass a balanced budget by July 1 each year. In every budget year, getting there entails conversations between staff, Council and [...]
Finance Committee also rescheduled Asheville City Council announced that it will hold a budget worksession at 3 p.m. April 24 in the First Floor Conference Room. This is in advance of Council’s formal meeting at 5 p.m. that same day. Also, the Finance Committee’s April meeting has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. April 23 in the Fourth Floor Police & Fire [...]
City Council passes fee adjustments for the 2018-2019 fiscal year With spring comes birds singing, longer days and — the City of Asheville budget season. Prior to adopting the 2018-2019 budget in June for the fiscal year, each April Council passes its fee adjustments. On April 10, City Council adopted its Fees & Charges for FY 2018-2019. How [...]
Asheville City Council will hold a budget worksession at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, prior to its 5 p.m. regular meeting. The budget worksession will be held in the First Floor North Conference Room of City Hall. By law, the City of Asheville must pass a balanced budget by July 1. The Fiscal Year runs from [...]
Asheville City Council will hold a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, to go into closed session. During this session, Council will consult with the City Attorney and consider personnel matters. Please find the meeting notice below. Contact City Clerk Maggie Burleson at MBurleson@ashevillenc.gov with questions. The Asheville City Council Finance Committee will [...]
The City of Asheville Finance Committee will hold a special meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 7 in the first floor conference room of City Hall to continue discussions regarding the Aston Park Tennis Center. Anyone unable to attend this special meeting will be able to make comments on Open City Hall Asheville, ashevillenc.gov/OpenCityHall from 8:30 a.m. [...]