Money, Money, Money: The Art and Science of Budgeting | S1 E4: Budget Workshop

Today we discuss the art and science of budgeting - balancing the wants and needs of council while being fiscally responsible to not put an excessive financial burden on the citizens. We always strive to find a happy medium between making the dollars work for the city and maintaining enough of a cushion and fund balance in case of emergencies. This year’s budget features a number of investments in public safety plus quality-of-life initiatives that citizens can get excited about. Have a listen!Resources:Approved FY 2024 Budget Approved FY 2024-28 Community Investment Plan (CIP) City Council Budget Workshop Part 1City Council Budget Workshop Part 2Topics:00:00 Intro & Announcements00:55 2024 Budget Process02:44 Balanced Budget03:25 Community Investment Plan06:13 Coming Soon07:10 Challenges / Difference From Previous Years11:42 Main Takeaways16:05 Being Apart of the Process16:41 Budget Makeup / Good Stewards18:24 Fusus System for Beaumont PD19:24 Parks21:02 OutroYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]