City of Santa Clara - File #: 23-144

• File #: 23-144
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Hearing/General Business
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 1/23/2023
• In control: Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
• On agenda: 6/27/2023
• Final action: 6/27/2023
• Title: Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2023/24 & FY 2024/25 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program Changes

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/27/2023	1	Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting	Approved	Pass
6/27/2023	1	Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting	Approved	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on the Adoption of the Proposed FY 2023/24 & FY 2024/25 Biennial Operating Budget and FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program Changes

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency

BACKGROUND
City Charter Section 1302 (Budget - Submission to City Council) requires that at least 35 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, or at such prior date thereto determined by the City Council, the City Manager shall submit to the City Council the proposed budget. The Proposed Budget is attached to this Report to Council and can be found online at: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/80482/638182746058823294.

Study sessions were held on May 9, 2023 and June 6, 2023 to allow the City Council and public to review and provide input on the budget amendment to the Proposed FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Biennial Operating Budget, and Proposed FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program budget changes. The June 6, 2023 study session also included follow-up from the May 9, 2023 study session.

The City Council has adopted the following Council Strategic Pillars:
1. Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
2. Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
3. Enhance Community Sports and Recreational and Arts Assets
4. Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
5. Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi's Stadium
6. Manage Strategically Our Workforce Capacity and Resources
7. Promote Sustainability and Environmental Protection

The City Council adopts a set of Budget Principles each year. These Budget Principles provide a general framework and approach for developing the City's budget, ensuring fiscal stability by considering both the short and long-term impacts of any funding decisions. These principles are generally consistent with those approved last year with the Budget Stabilization Reserve (BSR) continuing to be s...