Adopted Operating Budget for FY 2016/17 and 2017/18

A Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the FY 2016/17 Operating Budget and Approval of the FY 2017/18 Operating Budget was held during the City Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at 6 PM. 

• Adopted/Approved Changes from the Proposed Budget
• June 21, 2016 Staff Report and Attachments
• Proposed Operating Budget for FY 2016/17 and 2017/18

Previous opportunities for community input during the budget process are listed on the Budget Calendar.

Direction on changes to the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2016/17 and 2017/18 was given during the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 6 PM. 

The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2016/17 and 2017/18 was discussed at
the City Council Meeting on June 7, 2016.

• June 7, 2016 Agenda Packet and Attachments

At City Council Study Session #3, the following information related to the Stanford Pension Study was requested:

• Manhattan Beach Stanford Pension Study Data

Other general information subsequently requested by City Councilmembers:

• Comparator Cities PERS Rates 2016/17
• General Fund and FTE Historical Comparison
• Salary Adjustment History
• Salary Steps Versus Merit Increases Analysis

City Council Study Session #3 was held on Tuesday, May 31st at 6 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Agenda Packet and Attachments
• Estimated Pension Contribution Rates for Various Discount Rates

City Council Study Session #2 was held on May 23rd at 6 PM in the Police/Fire Conference Room.

• Agenda Packet and Attachments
  
• Ranking of Proposed Positions
• Estimated Pension Liabilities and Rates

City Council Study Session #1 was held on May 5th at 6 PM in the Police/Fire Conference Room.

• Agenda Packet
• Operating Budget Study Session Presentation
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Presentation

The Proposed Budget for fiscal years 2016-17 and 2017-18 was presented at the May 3rd City Council Meeting. 

Introduction Presentations and Other Budget Documents

• Budget Introduction Presentation

• Revenue Detail for FY 2016-17
• Expenditure Detail for FY 2016-17

• Revenue Detail for FY 2017-18 
• Expenditure Detail for FY 2017-18

• Parks and Recreation Program Revenues and Expenditures FY 2016-17
• Parks and Recreation Program Revenues and Expenditures FY 2017-18

Funding options in consideration during this budget cycle (items marked as "Funded" are included in the Proposed Budget):

• Position Requests
• Equipment, New Vehicle, Program/Service Requests
• Information Technology Projects/Equipment

Development of the City's Biennial Budget (fiscal years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018) commenced with the Community Budget Priorities Meeting on January 21, 2016. Results of the Budget surveys submitted by participants were presented at the March 1, 2016 City Council meeting.

In addition to community input, the City's Adopted Budget Policies and the following Budget Principles guide the decision-making process:

Existing Budget Guiding Principles

• Eye towards innovation
• Look for efficiencies, including alternative service delivery models
• Continue fiscal integrity and sustainability
• Promote civic engagement/transparency of information
• Invest in our workforce to promote highest of service levels

New Principles for Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18

• Enhance crime prevention tools
• Acquire, implement and improve technologies used to deliver outstanding services
• Plan for major Capital Improvement Projects and resources necessary
• Provide workforce with appropriate tools
• Address the six pillars of success in Council Strategic Planning Framework when considering expenditures
• Utilize performance measures to communicate goals, results and values

The City's current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 is available with previous Operating Budgets.

Questions and comments may be directed to the City's Budget Team by email.