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Truth In Taxation Legislation could not adopt our budget until • <br /> the public hearing in December. In past years, when the levy had <br /> to be certified no later than October 10, Parks and Public Works <br /> Departments grumbled about preparing budgets during the time of <br /> year that was the busiest for them but had no choice due to the <br /> deadline for certification of the levy. This year we have a <br /> choice. If Council would approve the maximum levy could be <br /> certified by September 1(as was done last year) and a preliminary <br /> budget could be certified on that date also. This preliminary <br /> budget could be the amount of estimated revenue the City will <br /> receive from all sources. Since the City's policy has been to <br /> have a balanced budget that number would be fairly close to the <br /> budget that would ultimately be adopted. The budget preparation <br /> process would take place after September 1 and would be <br /> completed no later than the date of the City's public hearing on <br /> the budget. This would enable Public Works and the Parks <br /> departments more time to concentrate on departmental workloads <br /> during their busiest times. If Council would approve of this <br /> Staff will prepare a budget calendar using those parameters for <br /> your consideration <br />