BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached 2019 Budget Hearing Schedule for consideration of the proposed 2019 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 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program be held on Thursday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider proposed 2019 fee changes by various departments be held on Thursday, November 1 immediately following the capital budget presentation in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public comment on the 2019 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 2019 budget and levy adoption be scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2018 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.

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 27, 2018, for this hearing. Staff recommends that a meeting be scheduled on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., during the regularly scheduled Board meeting for the purpose of approving the final budget and levy.

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 2019 Capital Budget and 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program on Thursday, November 1, at 9:00 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 1 immediately following the capital budget presentation. 

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 2019 proposed budget is attached.