Durham's Budget Development Plans for FY 2009-2010
In this short video, City Manager Thomas Bonfield describes this new site and talks about how you'll be able to track the budget development's progress - and give your input - every step of the way.
For video transcript, click here.
Welcome to Durham's
Budget Development Web Site
Current economic conditions are forcing us all to change the way we do business, and we as your local government, must become more creative and innovative to continue to meet your needs.
The City of Durham is committed to transparency and accountability. To keep our citizens informed, this site features information on how the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget is being developed, how and why funding decisions are made, up-to-date data on the City’s current and projected economic forecasts, and how we plan to meet the highest priorities of our citizens.
This site also features guidelines for how, when, and where we propose your tax dollars will be spent based on the input we have received from our community meetings, our public hearings, and our City Council.
Your input and support are critical to help the City deliver a balanced budget that meets your highest priorities and those of our City Council. Please note the “Share Your Thoughts” page so you can send to us directly your thoughts, comments, and suggestions.
City Council will adopt the final FY 2009-2010 budget in June. Until then, more details will be ironed out and more data will be available for your review and feedback. For more information, please visit the Budget and Management Services Department Web Site.