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in format and measurement should be incorporated to best serve the CityCouncil.7. In the context of the above recommendations, the BPSC recommendsadditional training on budgeting methods and processes for City departmentheads, which is available through VLCT. This will support department heads’full participation in and responsibility for their department’s financialoperation and budget control.8. The BPSC concurs with the City Council’s plan to increase and maintain asufficient General Fund balance (reserve) for fiscal stability and the ability torespond to emergencies. (Matrix recommendation 7.2 (5)).9. The BPSC supports Matrix recommendation 7.2 (1) for the development of afive-year financial plan (Plan). This plan should be a living document,reviewed and revised annually.[Attachments continued next page]Page 32 of 88
Attachment 1Budget Process Subcommittee – Process Questionnaire:1. What is the future budget based on - prior cost/program results, projected revenue?2. How do the City Manager and the City Council share the process?3. How and who forecasts city revenue?4. How much and how often is the budget shifted when revenues are coming in belowtarget?5. With City Manager form of government, can the council influence initial instructions?6. Do you have a suggestion to improve the budget information for your use andunderstanding?Page 33 of 88
Page 2 and 3: Table of ContentsTRANSMITTAL LETTER
Page 4: 1. EXECUTIVE S UMMARYa. Charge from
Page 7 and 8: f. Summary of RecommendationsThe BR
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Page 11 and 12: 2: View City and staff responses to
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Page 17 and 18: Equipment, Streets, and Wastewater
Page 19 and 20: 2. INTRODUCTIONa. History and Backg
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Page 25 and 26: Key Questions:• What is the FTE s
Page 27 and 28: Population 2010Total Admin/Fin Budg
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Page 31: CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:The p
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Page 39 and 40: Total Long Term Debt per Capita:Lat
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Page 49 and 50: Matrix Subcommittee ReportJean Olso
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during the school year. The Public
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Montpelier Barre Brattleboro Middle
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RECOMMENDATIONS• Other cities and
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Tax ComparisonsAppendix AMunicipal
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available for circuit breaker reduc
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2). PROPERTY TAX TARGET: Do you hav
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considering the adoption of a Capit
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Appendix Budget - 41/1DATE:TO:FROM:
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City of Montpelier 2012-13 Goals an
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Date Subcommittee Montpelier Growth
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Data Subcommittee Nine (9) City Fin
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Data Subcommittee - Montpelier Five
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Montpelier 20.1 2/ Annual Report /
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Montpelier 2012 / Annual Report / 2
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SCOPE OF WORK PERFORMEDDuring JUNE
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those together.Mayor Hooper said th
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