Coversheet

Board Action Request
22-0355

Item Description:
Establish schedule of the Budget and Capital Investment Committee to consider the proposed 2023 budget; establish fee schedule for 2023 and establish date and time for required public hearings and meetings for the adoption of the final 2023 budget and levy

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached 2023 budget hearing schedule for consideration of the proposed 2023 budget be adopted and placed on file with the Clerk of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 373.40, a public hearing on the county's 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room for in-person or live call-in telephone comments, followed by a capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 383B.118, a public hearing to consider proposed 2023 fee changes by various departments be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 in the Hennepin County Board Room for in-person or live call-in telephone comments, immediately following the capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 275.065, a public meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room for in-person or live call-in telephone comments, to obtain public input on the 2023 budget and levy; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final 2023 budget and levy adoption be scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the 1:30 p.m. county board meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of Budget and Finance be directed to publish legally required notices.


Background: Capital Improvement Program Public Hearing Minnesota Statutes § 373.40, subdivision 2(b) requires a public hearing prior to the issuance of bonds under the provisions of subdivision 2(a). That subdivision allows issuance of bonds without an election as long as the county has an approved Capital Improvement Program. As part of the annual budget process, Hennepin County adopts a five-year Capital Improvement Program. This action sets the public hearing date to coincide with the Budget and Capital Investment Committee hearing, at which the Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) will present its recommended 2023 Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Fees Public Hearing Minnesota Statute Section 383B.118 requires that the county hold a public hearing prior to increasing fees. Staff recommends holding this hearing on Monday, October 31, 2022 immediately following the capital budget presentation at 1:00 p.m. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Under Minnesota Statutes § 275.065, subdivision 3(c), Hennepin County is required to hold a meeting at which the budget and levy will be discussed, and public input allowed, prior to the final budget and levy determination. The meeting must occur after November 24 and must not be held before 6:00 p.m. Staff recommends the board approve a starting time of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, for this public meeting. The Office of Budget and Finance will be responsible for publishing notice of the hearings. The schedule of the Administration, Libraries and Budget Committee meeting dates to consider the 2023 proposed budget is attached.


Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Upload Date	Type
2023 Budget Hearing Schedule	8/22/2022	Backup Material