TITLE
Consider an ordinance adopting a budget for operating the municipal government of Killeen for the fiscal year October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Ordinance adopting budget for Fiscal Year 2017
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City Manager/Finance
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Article V, the Budget, of the Charter of the City of Killeen requires the City Manager to submit to the City Council a proposed budget which shall provide a complete financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council calls a public hearing to elicit citizen comment on the proposed budget. After due deliberation, the Council may make such changes as deemed necessary. By majority vote, the Council shall adopt the budget on or before the 20th day of the last month of the fiscal year.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The City Manager has presented the FY 2017 Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services to the City Council. One Public Forum, several budget workshops, and multiple public hearings were held so that the City Council, citizens, and staff could discuss the proposed budget. A record vote is required for adoption of the FY 2017 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached ordinance be approved and the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 be adopted.