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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0003_1_FY 2022-23 Budget Considerations - SR REPORT TO MEASURE Z CITIZEN COMMITTEE To: Honorable Members of the Committee From: Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared by: Nicole Dailey, Deputy City Manager Date: February 24, 2022 Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Measure Z Budget Considerations Recommendation Review and discuss considerations for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. Background The Measure Z Citizen Committee is tasked with independently reviewing and providing guidance to the City Council concerning the expenditure of Measure Z revenues to ensure they align with the established goals and needs of the community. Prior to the passage of Measure Z, residents identified the following spending priorities:  Preparing for any public health or catastrophic emergency  Having adequate 911 emergency capacity  Continuing to address homelessness and supporting residents and families in transition  Improving fire protection and paramedic services  Keeping public areas safe, healthy, and clean  Continuing law enforcement services, including effectively staffed neighborhood patrols  Supporting residents and local businesses through our local recovery Measure Z officially went into effect on April 1, 2021. Last year, the City Council and the Citizen Committee approved a Measure Z Budget Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Exhibit A). This plan was reviewed by the Citizen Committee in May 2021 and adopted by the City Council in June 2021. The City of Lake Elsinore officially begins its budget process in January of each year for the coming fiscal year. The City’s fiscal year extends from July 1 to June 30. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Measure Z Budget Considerations February 24, 2022 Page 2 Discussion Staff has officially started its annual budget planning process. This process encompasses the development, implementation, and evaluation of a plan for the provision of services. The budget preparation process requires combined efforts from all departments. Upon development by staff, the budget will be presented to the City Manager and the City Council Budget Subcommittee for review prior to its adoption by the City Council. Below are several key dates related to this year’s budget process: Staff Budget Submittals – February 25, 2022 Department Hearings with the City Manager – Starting April 14, 2022 Planning Commission Public Hearing – May 17, 2022 City Council Public Hearing and Adoption – June 14, 2022 At the request of the Citizen Committee, staff is seeking feedback from the Committee for consideration for this year’s operating and capital improvement plan budget. During the meeting, staff will also provide an update on Measure Z expenditures to date for this fiscal year. Fiscal Impact None. Exhibits A – Fiscal Year 2021-22 Measure Z Budget Spending Plan