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Community Budget Gathering No. 2

Posted in Budget, Community, Meetings on May 15, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Pages from Budget-cover-and-dividers-2014The proposed FY 2014-2015 budget will be presented to the City Commission on Monday, May 19. So if you’re interested in learning about what’s included in the proposed “pending spending” plan, join Budget Manager Meredith Roark, Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others on Tuesday the 20th from 7pm to 8:30pm. This second Community Budget Gathering will be held at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street.

This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and share feedback.  If you missed the first Community Budget Gathering back in April, don’t worry. Participation then is not required to attend Tuesday’s meeting. Sign up today with Meredith, Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102, if you think you’ll be attending.

 

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Let’s talk budget…

Posted in Budget, Community on April 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

There are still a few spaces available for tomorrow’s Community Budget Gathering. We’ll be meeting at Universal Joint from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. so if you missed March’s Budget Expo (Touch-a-Budget), this is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. Contact Budget Manager Meredith Roark at Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or 404-370-4102 if you plan to attend.

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Budgeting Can Be Fun

Posted in Budget, Community, Meetings on April 3, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is hosting a Community Budget Gathering on Tuesday, April 8th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Universal Joint, 906 Oakview Road. Join Budget Manager Meredith Roark, Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the city’s budget process.If you missed the Budget Expo, this is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input.

This is the first of two meetings. The second meeting will be at City Hall in May. Click here to find the current 2013-2014 budget. Space is limited so sign up today with Meredith at Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

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Touch a Budget TONIGHT

Posted in Budget, Community, Events on March 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The Budget Expo is tonight!  Stop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center to check out what’s been proposed for inclusion in the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget.

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One Day More…

Posted in Budget, Community, Events on March 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Until the 2nd annual Budget Expo at the Decatur Recreation Center! Touch a Budget will feature items included in the proposed Fiscal year 2014-15 budget and give participants an opportunity to share their thoughts and comments regarding the budget with staff.  So come on out to chat, see some cool things and maybe win a prize or two.

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For more information on the budget process, check out the budget page on the city’s website.

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Touch A Budget

Posted in Budget, Community, Events on March 11, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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The first of several ways in which you can share your input about the city’s upcoming budget is right around the corner! Please plan to stop by the 2nd annual Budget Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18th at the Decatur Recreation Center. The “Touch a Budget” event will feature items included in the proposed budget so come on out and chat with staff, see some cool things and maybe win a prize or two. For more information on the budget or any of the ways you can get involved in the input process, contact Budget & Performance Measurement Manager, Meredith Roark at Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or 404-370-4102.

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Touch a Budget

Posted in Budget, Community, Events on May 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

The FY12-13 revised and FY13-14 proposed budgets are now available for review. You can check out a hard copy at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street. The budget is also available online at www.decaturga.com/budget.

This year there are several ways you can share your input about the budget, including speaking at the public hearings on June 3rd and June 17th during the City Commission meeting, participating in the Open City Hall online forum (topic to be introduced next week) or by stopping by the inaugural Budget Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29th at the Decatur Recreation Center. The “Touch a Budget” event will feature items included in the proposed budget, so come on out and chat with staff, see some cool things and maybe win a prize or two. For more information on the budget or any of the ways you can get involved in the input process, contact Budget & Performance Measurement Manager, Meredith Roark at Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or 404-370-4102.

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Last Community Budget Gathering of the Year

Posted in Budget, Meetings on May 10, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is hosting another Community Budget Gathering on Tuesday, May 14 from 7pm to 9pm at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street. Join Budget Manager Meredith Roark, Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the City’s budget process.

This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. This is the third of three meetings. Participation in one of the previous two gatherings not required to attend. Please sign up today with Meredith, Meredith.Roark@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102, if you think you’ll be attending.

Click here to find the current 2012-2013 budget.

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Community Budget Gatherings Coming Soon

Posted in Budget, Community, Meetings on March 6, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Do you ever think about how your City tax dollars are spent?  And how are decisions made to fund City services?  Or where does the money come from to pay for these services?   If you’ve ever pondered these questions or any others about the City’s budget and finances, come be a part of the City’s Community Budget Gathering group for the 2013-2014 budget year.  You’ll have the opportunity to meet City budget staff, learn about the budgeting process and give your opinion on budget priorities.

The March and May group meetings will be held at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street, at 7:00 p.m.  The April group meeting will be held during the late afternoon at a location to be determined. Meetings are scheduled for the following dates:

  • March 12th
  • April 16th
  • May 14th

Please notify Meredith Roark, Budget & Performance Measurement Manager, at meredith.roark@decaturga.com or 404-370-4102, if you plan to attend.

You can follow the progress of the budget process and review prior years’ budgets on our website at www.decaturga.com/budget or by clicking on ‘Residents’ and ‘Budget’.

 

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Budget meeting at City Hall

Posted in Budget, Community on May 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur is hosting the last Community Budget Gathering of the year on Tuesday, May 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street. Join Assistant City Manager Andrea Arnold and others interested in learning about the city’s budget process.

This is your chance to find out how the budget process works and give your input. Click here to find the current 2011-2012 budget.

We would like to know who’s coming so sign up today with Andrea Arnold, andrea.arnold@decaturga.com or call 404-370-4102.

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