2011-2012 Budget Process
Development of the 2011-2012 Budget is underway. It's uncommon for the City to develop the biennial budget in back-to-back years. However, the City is changing our budget cycle so that City Council elections and budget development do not take place within the same calendar year.
Key Dates:
| September 13 | Budget Information Forum |
| September 14 |
City Council Work Session Budget Overview; Transportation |
| September 21 | First Budget Public Hearing at City Council Meeting |
| September 28 |
City Council Work Session Culture, Parks & Recreation; Environment; Neighborhood Livability |
| October 12 |
City Council Work Session Safe Community; Economic Health; High Performing Government |
| October 19 | Second Budget Public Hearing at City Council Meeting |
| October 26 |
City Council Work Session Summary review & City Council adjustments before budget adoption |
| November 2 | First Reading of Budget Ordinance |
| November 16 | Second Reading of Budget Ordinance |
All City Council meetings begin at 6 p.m. and take place at City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.
City of Fort Collins Budget 2010 - 2011
The budget is the financial plan for the City of Fort Collins. It details planned operating and capital expenditures. The budget document includes the appropriated/proposed expenditures for a given year and the projected means of funding them.
The budget preparation process for the City of Fort Collins involves input and cooperation among many groups and individuals, including: citizens, Fort Collins City Council, other governmental entities, neighborhood associations, council-appointed boards and commissions, and city staff.
The 2010 – 2011 Biennial Budget consists of two documents, the Operating Budget and the Capital Budget. The Operating Budget includes information on the expenses necessary to run the City government on a daily basis. The Capital Budget includes information on the City’s capital improvement projects. These projects are often the construction or renovation of a building, street construction, or major utility system improvements.