The budget outlines the City's plan for achieving the goals, objectives, and service delivery levels desired by the Mayor and City Council. More specifically, the budget is a financial plan consisting of an estimate of proposed expenditures, the proposed means of financing, and the goals and objectives of the expenditures for a given time period, usually one year (July 1 - June 30).
In addition to traditional budget development, other responsibilities of the budget function include coordination of the City's performance measurement efforts, management analysis, cost of service delivery analysis, research on innovative local government budget and management practices, and coordination of external agency funding.
The Government Finance Officers Association awarded the Citys FY 2012-13 budget the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award with Special Performance Measurement Recognition. This national award is the highest award in government budgeting, recognizing those cities that have prepared exemplary budgets that serve as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and a communications device. Only a small percentage of North Carolina municipalities received this award. Receipt of the award for the FY 2012-13 budget marks the eleventh consecutive year the City has been awarded this recognition.
We hope you find this website informative and easy to use. If you need further budget information, do not hesitate to contact the Finance Department.
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget Information
On Thursday, June 14, 2012, City Council adopted the Operating Budget and Performance Plan for FY 2012-13, as well as the Schedule of Fees and Charges. There were no changes made to the recommended budget.
FY13 Adopted Operating Budget and Performance Plan
City Manager's Budget Message (PDF)
City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation (PDF)
FY 2012-13 Amended Fees and Charges Schedule (PDF)
Mayor and City Council's Goals for FY 2012-13 (PDF)
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Information
FY12 Adopted Operating Budget & Performance Plan (PDF)
City Manager's Budget Message (PDF)
City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation (PDF)
FY 2011-12 Amended Fees and Charges Schedule (PDF)
Mayor and City Council Goals for FY 2011-12 (PDF)
Adopted Budget - Summary Pamphlet (PDF)
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget Information
City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation (PDF)
FY 2010-11 Adopted Fees and Charges Schedule (PDF)
Mayor and City Council Goals for FY 2010-11 (PDF)
Adopted Budget- Summary Pamphlet (PDF)
Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget Information
FY 2009-10 Annual Operating Budget and Performance Plan (pdf)
City Manager's Budget Message (PDF)
City Manager's Recommended Budget Presentation (PDF)
FY 2009-10 Adopted Fees and Charges Schedule (PDF)
Mayor and City Council Goals for FY 2009-10 (PDF)
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2010-2014 (PDF)
Other Budget Information
Budget and Performance Measurement Links
External Agency Funding and Application Information
