Item Coversheet

Board Action Request
17-0319

Item Description:
Establish date and time for required public hearings and meetings for the adoption of the final 2018 budget and levy; establish schedule of the Budget and Capital Investment Committee to consider the proposed 2018 budget.
Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached 2018 Budget Hearing Schedule for consideration of the proposed 2018 budget be adopted and placed on file with the Clerk of the Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to M.S. 373.40, a public hearing on the county's 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program be held on Thursday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider proposed 2018 fee changes by various departments be held on Thursday, November 2, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public comment on the 2018 budget and levy and that free parking be provided to residents attending this hearing who park in the Government Center ramp after 5:00 p.m.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final 2018 budget and levy adoption be scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2017 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:

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 2018 Capital Budget and 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

 

Minnesota Statute Section 383B.118 requires that the county hold a public hearing prior to increasing fees.  Staff recommends holding this hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at approximately 10:30 a.m. after the capital budget presentation.

 

Counties are required to hold a meeting which may not begin prior to 6:00 p.m. in which the public is allowed to speak and the budget and levy are discussed. Staff recommends the Board approve a starting time of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 20167 for this hearing. Staff recommends that a meeting be scheduled on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., during the regularly scheduled Board meeting for the purpose of approving the final budget and levy.

 

The Office of Budget and Finance will be responsible for publishing notice of the hearings.

 

The schedule of Budget and Capital Investment Committee meeting dates to consider the 2018 proposed budget is attached.

Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
2018 Budget Hearing Schedule8/17/2017Backup Material