A breakdown of the city’s most recent budget cycle is as follows:
- Summer 2009: the 2010 proposed budget was developed;
- Fall 2009: the 2010 proposed budget will presented to City Council;
- Summer 2010: the 2011 proposed budget will be developed.
Who develops the budget?
The budget preparation process for the City of Aurora involves input and cooperation among many groups and individuals, including: citizens, Aurora City Council, other governmental entities, neighborhood associations, council-appointed boards and commissions, and city staff.
How is the budget developed?
The current year budget and/or estimate are used as the "base year" for projecting planned budget needs. A sequential approach is used starting with the base year, and making changes for amendments, personal services changes, and other adjustments.
Any amount for which a department identifies a need that is over this initial "baseline" must be requested and specifically justified through a budget amendment request. This process includes requests to fund expanded or additional services. Each council appointee and department director manages the budget and planning process within his/her respective department.
The Office of Budget & Financial Planning consolidates department budget submissions into the City Manager’s Proposed Budget after significant review of budget amendments by the deputy city managers, city manager and other council appointees, as appropriate. This information is presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.
The City Council convenes a public workshop in September/October to discuss the proposed budget. At this time, the council makes necessary adjustments to the proposal and forwards it to a formal city council meeting for a vote. As required by the City's charter, the budget is adopted each year by December after the appropriate public notice and readings.
After the proposed budget is adopted, the City Council may appropriate additional funds in one or more budget amendment ordinances during the year. These are normally considered in the spring and fall of each budget year. More information on this process is located in the current-year budget document.
What budget information is currently available on this site?
New Information:
2007 Performance Measurement Report – The City of Aurora’s annual performance report is intended to provide City Council and the citizens of Aurora with an overview of key information related to the city’s performance in 2007.
2009 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget – The City of Aurora and the Office of Budget & Financial Planning are pleased to bring you the entire City Council-Adopted 2009 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The entire 2009 Adopted Budget is available online in various sections that detail the city’s revenues, appropriations, capital improvement plans, and staffing.
2010 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget – This section provides the entire 2010 Proposed Budget as developed by the City of Aurora and the City Manager and prepared by the Office of Budget & Financial Planning. The 2010 Proposed Budget is available here in various sections that detail the city’s planned revenues, appropriations, capital improvement plans, and staffing.
A brief description of the contents of this site is listed below.
Office of Budget – This section covers the role of the Office of Budget & Financial Planning and contact information.
Citizen Participation and Budget Meetings – This section presents information about how citizens can become involved in the budget process. A calendar of public budget events also is included.
Other Information – This section includes information and publications that may be of interest to citizens. The City of Aurora’s schedule of administrative fees and the Budget-in-Brief pamphlet are available here.
Also see: Revenue Study and Facilities Master Plan II (FMPII)
How do I get more information?
Select one of the City Budget sections on the left, or contact us using the information posted at the top of this page.
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