Budget Process

The City of North Mankato began the 2012 Budget process on June 30 with the distribution of budget worksheets to all department heads. From June 30 through July 31 the Finance Director received budget requests and compiled the data for presentation to the City Council at a budget workshop on August 1. After the August workshop, the Finance Director and City Administrator began preparing a proposed budget that addresses the City's anticipated needs for 2012. This proposed budget was presented to the City Council at a budget workshop on August 29.

 

The City Council will hold another workshop on September 6 prior to setting a preliminary levy.  By state statute, the City must certify a preliminary levy to the County Auditor by September 15. Upon certification, this becomes the maximum amount that the City can levy for 2012. The levy can be reduced, but not increased, through the remainder of the budget process. Following certification, three additional workshops will be held in October and November.

 

A Budget hearing will be held at the December 5 Council meeting where the budget will be presented. At this meeting, interested parties can address the Council regarding the Budget. The Budget was adopted at the December 19, 2011 Council meeting. The final levy is certified to the County Auditor. All of the budget meetings and workshops are open to the public.

A copy of the final budget is avaialble for review at the North Mankato Taylor Library.