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20 10 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS UNDERWAY Continued from page I CO Maintain our investments; O Don't expect short -term actions to resolve long-term problems; O Consider unintended consequences; and O Share information and ask employees, residents, and businesses for their input and remember that Leadership is what they expect from us. Public Involvement. To get public input, the City Manager met with various business and community groups in addition to hosting a CEO Forum and two public meetings. To provide statistically valid information on this topic, the City also contracted with the National Research Center to conduct a formal survey of Louisville registered voters' will- ingness to support either cuts in service levels or various tax and fee increases to resolve the budget shortfall. The results of that survey may be found on the City's web site (www. LouisvilleCo.gov). Based on Council's direction, and mindful of the results of the public input, the City Manager worked with City depart- ment directors and staff to prepare a list of budget options which includes approximately $855,800 in service reductions and $640,000 in fee increases. A complete list of these actions is available on the City's web site (www.LouisvilleCo.gov). CITY COUCIL RESIDENT MEETINGS D o you have questions about City programs and projects or the 2010 City budget? If so, come to your Ward meeting or the Mayor's Town Meeting to have your questions answered. All residents, points of view, and issues are welcome. These will be informal meetings covering a variety of topics. For further information, or to find out in which Ward you live, please call 303.335.4536. You may also view a Ward map on the City's web site at www.LouisvilleCo.gov. Mayor's Town Meeting Mayor Chuck Sisk Wednesday, September 23 Library Meeting Room 951 Spruce Street 6:30 8:00 PM Ward 1 Meeting with Dave Clabots Bob Muckle Thursday, September 24 Library Meeting Room 951 Spruce Street 7:00 8:30 PM These actions would bring revenues and expenditures back into balance for 2010 through 2012 and maintain the fund balance above our minimum target through 2015. However, after 2012 the anticipated increases in all expense catego- ries (even assuming no increases in service levels) still show expenditures outpacing increases in revenues and a continuing long -term decline in the fund balance. On August 18 the City Council gave staff direction on budget reductions to be implemented for the remainder of 2009. The Council and staff continue to develop the 2010 budget and have scheduled the following public meetings: ❖October 6, City Manager Presents Recommended 2010 Budget to City Council. (City Council meeting, City Hall, 7:00 PM) ❖October 20, City Manager Presents Revised Recom- mended 2010 budget to City Council. (City Council meeting, City Hall, 7:00 PM) ❖November 2, City Council conducts a public hearing on Recommended 2010 Budget. (City Council meeting, City Hall, 7:00 Pm) If you are interested in voicing your opinion on the 2010 budget please attend the budget meetings or contact your City Council representative. Ward 11 Meeting with Sheri Marsella Frost Yarnell Monday, October 5 Municipal Court Room 992 West Via Appia 6:30 8:00 PM Ward 111 Meeting with Hank Dalton Ron Sackett Wednesday, October 28 Coal Creek Golf Course Clubhouse 585 West Dillon Road 6:30 8:00 PM Fall 2009