City of Port Angeles - Finance & Budget

2010 Budget Information
It's budget preparation time.

With the direction provided by Council goals, the dedication of our employees, and the support of our citizens, the City of Port Angeles will provide the highest level of municipal services within available resources. When finalized, this budget becomes the community's strongest means of achieving desired goals.

The Budget is an economic plan that focuses the entity's financial & human resources on the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives established by the policy makers.

The Budget establishes the annual expenditure levels for all departments and funds. These expenditure levels are called appropriations, and they represent spending limits.

If you have any questions, comments or input regarding the budget process, please email: finance@cityofpa.us

2011 PRELIMINARY BUDGET DISCUSSION
Posted September 1, 2010 - Finance Director Ziomkowski made a presentation to City Council at their August 31, 2010 meeting regarding the 2011 budget.

The work session focused on the General Fund and other funds that receive support from the General Fund. The presentation is available below.

2011 Preliminary Budget Discussion
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Please contact the Finance Department for more information at either 360-417-4600 or finance@cityofpa.us

MID-YEAR 2010 FINANCIAL REPORT
August 3, 2010 - Finance Director Yvonne Ziomkowski presented the 2010 Mid-Year Financial Report at the City Council meeting. The report included a review of 2009, current financial position, details on revenues and expenditures, challenges, year-end estimate for 2010 and expectations for the 2011 budget year.

Presentation is available below. If you have any questions, comments or input regarding the budget process, please email: finance@cityofpa.us or phone 360-417-4600.

Mid-Year 2010 Financial Report
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TOWN MEETING on the 2011 BUDGET

July 27, 2010 - City Manager Kent Myers and Finance Director Yvonne Ziomkowski greeted about 20 members of the public during this Town Meeting on the 2011 Budget.

The presentation covered basic information on the budget process, how the City budget is structured, fund types and overview, policies, federal and state mandates, ways to submit input and ideas on balancing the 2011 budget, comparisons with prior years, tax revenues, challenges, cost reduction measures and budgeting for priorities.

The Town Meeting also included a question and answer period and also provided an opportunity for participants to give comments.

The presentation is available below in PDF format. For more information, or assistance, contact the Finance Department at either 360-417-4600 or finance@cityofpa.us

2011 Preliminary Budget Town Meeting Presentation
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PRIORITY BUDGETING FOR THE "NEW NORMAL"

June 29, 2010 - City Manager Myers and Finance Director Ziomkowski made a presentation to City Council regarding the process for budgeting for priorities.

The presentation covered the steps necessary for success, the implementation plan, determination and measurement of results and how to identify and score City programs and services.

PRIORITY BUDGETING FOR THE "NEW NORMAL"
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Budgeting for priorities gives citizens the opportunity to provide input while instilling confidence and trust that community needs will be met while maintaining a strong financial position. For more information, contact the Finance Department at either 360-417-4600 or finance@cityofpa.us

CITY BUDGET NEWSLETTER
It is the policy of the City of Port Angeles to maintain a level of expenditures that enhances the safety and well-being of residents in our community. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid preparing a budget that is balanced at the expense of future budgets.

City Councilmembers worked very hard with City staff to prioritize critical services for basic services such as utilities, fire and police protection, street maintenance, and community development.

This newsletter details the current budget status in regards to both revenues and expenditures. The newsletter is available below.

Finance & Budget Monthly Newsletter
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FINAL 2010 BUDGET

Posted February 24, 2010 - The Final 2010 budget is available below.

The Budget is an economic plan that focuses the entity's financial & human resources on the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives established by the policy makers.

The Budget establishes the annual expenditure levels for all departments and funds. These expenditure levels are called appropriations, and they represent spending limits.

Final 2010 Budget
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View the presentation give by Finance Director Ziomkowski at the March 16, 2010 City Council Meeting. This is a proposed budget calendar for Council's consideration.

Proposed Budget Calendar for 2011
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If you have any questions, comments or input regarding the budget process, please email: finance@cityofpa.us

Finance Director Yvonne Ziomkowski presented this information to City Council at the August 5, 2008 meeting. The presentation outlines budgetary challenges for the 2009 budget.

Please contact the Finance Department with any questions at either 360-417-4600 or finance@cityofpa.us

This presentation was made by City of Port Angeles Finance Director, Yvonne Ziomkowski to City Council on November 7th.

The presentation explains how property taxes work, the proposed 2008 levy and trends.

Facts and Myths About Property Taxes
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General Budget Overview

The mission of the budget process is to help decision makers make informed choices about the provision of services and capital assets and to promote stakeholder participation in the process. From the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting (NACSLB)

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