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PP&R Budget FY 2010/11
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| As we start the budget planning process for fiscal year 2010/11, the City of Portland continues to face uncertainties from the ongoing financial crisis, including reduced state and federal funding and reduced General Fund discretionary dollars. As with the development of the current year's budget, the City will take a conservative approach in preparing next year's bureau budgets. |
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Community Meeting - Public Priorities and PP&R Budget
Monday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 PM
Benson High School, 546 NE 12 Ave
The City of Portland continues to face uncertainties from the ongoing financial crisis, including reduced state and federal funding and reduced General Fund discretionary dollars. As with the development of the current year's budget, the City will take a conservative approach in preparing next year's bureau budgets.
What does that mean for Portland Parks & Recreation? It is likely, given the financial climate, PP&R will be asked to prepare reductions from ongoing operations. Last year the bureau reduced its General Fund discretionary budget by 5%, or approximately $2 million. That reduction translated into the loss of twenty positions, including three park planners, as well as increased program fees.
This year’s financial forecast could require looking at a similar level of reduction from the already reduced budget. Commissioner Fish and Director Santner are seeking the public’s input and ideas for where the bureau can identify priorities, save money through efficiencies, increase revenues, or make reductions. Please join Parks Commissioner Nick Fish, PP&R Director Zari Santner, and PP&R senior managers in a discussion of the budget process.
Childcare available by calling 503-823-5113 before November 25.
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BUDGET PROCESS
Portland Parks & Recreation began its budget process in October 2009. The process is based on the following assumptions:
- PP&R will use the same program prioritization established last year, which is based on the bureau's mission.
- It is likely, given the financial climate, that we will be asked to prepare reductions from our ongoing operations.
- PP&R leadership invites both staff and the public to submit any ideas or suggestions you might have for possible ways to do business differently that will create savings. These savings will offset budget reductions.
- PP&R senior managers will look at potential reductions across the organization, including furloughs, merit increase freezes, and other options.
PP&R's Budget Advisory Committee, which consists of members of the community as well as PP&R represented employees, will review the City's direction, program priorities, and input from the staff and public regarding efficiencies, and prepare a first draft of a PP&R budget request for FY 2010/11.
Once the first draft is prepared, PP&R will present the draft at separate meetings to both the staff and the public. Participants will have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions. Feedback will also be solicited online.
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BUDGET TIMELINE
- Week of November 30 - Staff and public meetings held
- December 1 - City Council budget work session and presentation of General Fund financial forecast
- December 9 - BAC meets to review recommendations from Senior Management Team, discuss and clarify information, and formulate initial recommendations
- Date TBD - BAC meets to consider staff and public feedback and to make their final recommendations
- Week of January 4 - Budget recommendations finalized and preparation of requested budget begins
- Early February - PP&R presents FY 2010/11 Requested Budget to City
- April 30 - Mayor releases Proposed Budget decisions
- June 17 - City Council action to adopt FY 2010/11 budget
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BUDGET MEETINGS
Community Meeting
Monday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 PM
Benson High School, 546 NE 12 Ave
Staff Meetings
Tuesday, December 1, 2:00-3:30 PM
Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Thursday, December 3, 9:00-10:30 AM
Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis
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