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Budget Development
On Monday, May 15th, City Council met and adopted the Recommended FY2017 – 2018 Budget and other related items as noted below:
- A Certificate of the Director of Finance advising that funds required for the 2017 - 2018 General Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Civic Facilities Fund, Parking Fund, Risk Management Fund, School Fund, School Food Fund and Grant Fund budgets will be available for appropriation, subject to the adoption of the revenue measures proposed by the Acting City Manager in the May 15, 2017 City Council Agenda.
- Adoption and reaffirmation of real estate tax rates.
- Amendment of the City Code in connection with the implementation of a Solid Waste fee, effective January 1, 2018.
- Amendment of the City’s Fee Compendium for parking fee rate adjustments.
- Adoption of Annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities Fund, Parking Fund, Risk Management Fund, School Fund, School Food Fund and Grant Fund budgets appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.
- Endorsement of a certain update to the Five-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2018 - 2022; and appropriation of funds in connection therewith.
- Appropriation of FY2018 funds for Enterprise Zone.
- Approval of the 2017 - 2018 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2018 Annual Plan; and authorization to submit documentation to HUD for final review.
- Adoption of a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council appointed officers and Constitutional Officers of the City; and authorization for certain salary adjustments and merit increases and monthly stipends for certain board and commission members, effective July 1, 2017.
Important Dates, Presentations and Official Documents
- September 23, 2016: City Council Strategic Planning Retreat (pdf)
- November 21, 2016: City Leadership Kickoff meeting and Budget System becomes available (for City Directors and Staff only)
- December 1, 2016 9:00 AM City Council Chambers: Outside Agency mandatory instructional meeting
- December 5, 2016: Priority Indicators and Performance Measure Document (pdf) available (shows FY 2016 results)
- December 5, 2016: City Council adopts the Budget Calendar (pdf)
- December 8, 2016 United Way's e-cimpact System Open to Outside Agencies
- January 3, 2017: City Council Briefing (pdf)
- January 23, 2017: Priority Teams and Budget Committee begin work
- January 26, 2017: Outside Agency applications due at noon.
- February 6, 2017: City Council Briefing (pdf)
- March 6, 2017: City Council Briefing (pdf) and Budget Working Document (pdf) completed
- April 3, 2017: City Council Briefing (pdf)
- April 17, 2017: Recommended Budget presentation (pdf) to City Council and Recommended Budget Document (pdf) is available.
- April 27, 2017: Public Hearing
- May 1, 2017: Budget Study (pdf)
- May 15, 2017: Budget Adoption
- June 19, 2017: Adopted Budget Document including the Capital Improvement Program is available
Important Dates, Presentations and Official Documents
- October 14, 2015: City Council Strategic Planning Retreat
- November 23, 2015: City Leadership Kickoff meeting and Budget System becomes available (for City Directors and Staff only)
- December 4, 2015: Outside Agency instructional meeting
- December 7, 2015: Priority Indicators and Performance Measure Document (PDF) available (shows FY 2015 results)
- December 7, 2015: City Council adopted the Budget Calendar (PDF)
- December 14, 2015 United Way's e-cimpact System Open to Outside Agencies
- January 4, 2016: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- January 25, 2016: Priority Teams and Budget Committee begin work
- January 28, 2016: Outside Agency applications due at noon.
- February 1, 2016: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- March 7, 2016: City Council Briefing (PDF) and Budget Working Document (PDF) completed
- April 4, 2016: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- April 18, 2016: Recommended Budget presentation (PDF) to City Council and Recommended Budget Document (PDF) is available.
- April 28, 2016: Public Hearing
- May 5, 2016: Budget Study (cancelled)
- May 9, 2016: Budget Adoption
- June 20, 2016: Adopted Budget Document (PDF) including the Capital Improvement Program is available
FY 2016 Budgetary Highlights
City Council Adopted the FY 2015-2016 Budget on May 11, 2015 of $272,051,000. The budget included Revenue adjustments in Real Estate ($1.19 to $1.22 per $100), prepared food and beverage tax (5% to 5.5%), and motor vehicle License Tax ($20 to $28) for cars and trucks under 10,000 pounds.
The FY 2016 budget also contained an increase to Roanoke City Public Schools of over $3.2 million as compared to the FY 2015 budget. Strategic investments in transportation, public safety fleet replacement as well as compensation were also included.
Important Dates, Presentations and Official Documents
- October 17, 2014: City Council Strategic Planning Retreat (PDF)
- November 21, 2014: City Leadership Kickoff meeting and Budget System becomes available (for City Directors and Staff only)
- December 1, 2014: Priority Indicators and Performance Measure Document (PDF) available (shows FY 2014 results)
- December 1, 2014: City Council adopted the Budget Calendar (PDF)
- December 5, 2014: Outside Agency instructional meeting
- December 15, 2014: Outside Agency Training (General Fund Applicants)
- January 5, 2015: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- January 23, 2015: Outside Agency applications due
- January 23, 2015: Priority Teams and Budget Committee begin work
- February 2, 2015: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- March 2, 2015: City Council Briefing (PDF) and Budget Working Document completed
- March 16, 2015: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- April 6, 2015: City Council Briefing (PDF)
- April 16, 2015: Recommended Budget Document is available
- April 20, 2015: Recommended Budget presentation to City Council (PDF)
- April 23, 2015: Public Hearing
- May 4, 2015: Budget Study (PDF)
- May 11, 2015: Budget Adoption (PDF)
- June 15, 2015: Budget Document (PDF) including the Capital Improvement Program is available