HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIP Budget Study Session DA IntroCIP Budget Study Session
October 5, 2005
Introductory Remarks by City Manager Dave Anderson
The Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) is different from the operating budget in that it
covers projects that may span more than one year and are generally involve construction
of new infrastructure or safety improvements, additions to parks or other major one-time
expenditures. This study session is devoted to exploring the relative priorities for
proposed and existing projects (which have not started).
John Cherbone will first introduce the CIP, providing an overview of existing approved
projects and proposed projects. Next, residents will be asked to provide input into the
CIP process, providing testimony regarding existing and new projects. Residents may
also suggest new projects for consideration or provide their opinion regarding the relative
merits of various projects.
The City Council will then prioritize existing and new projects. Council members will be
given color coded cards representing each existing or proposed project. They will each
place cards representing individual CIP projects into one of three priority categories:
“must have”, “should have” and “like to have.” Councilmembers may then explain their
priorities. A version of the CIP in an Excel spreadsheet will be on a laptop computer to
provide real-time analysis. It will track the collective priorities of projects placed on the
boards by City Council members and will display relative project rankings.
At the end of the exercise, the Mayor and Council will provide conclusions and direction.