Item Coversheet

Board Action Request
19-0303S1
Substituted

Item Description:
Establish date and time for required public hearings and meetings for the adoption of the final 2020 budget and levy; establish schedule of the Budget and Capital Investment Committee to consider the proposed 2020 budget
Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached 2020 budget hearing schedule for consideration of the proposed 2020 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 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider proposed 2020 fee changes by various departments be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 immediately following the capital budget presentation in the Hennepin County Board Room; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public meeting be scheduled for December 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public comment on the 2020 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 2020 budget and levy adoption be scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019 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:

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, December 3, 2019, for this hearing. The date for the Public Hearing for the Truth and Taxation meeting was changed from November 19 to December 3 as the November date did not meet the statutory requirements for this meeting. Staff recommends that a meeting be scheduled on Thursday, December 12, 2019 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 2020 Capital Budget and 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.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 7, 2019, 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 2020 proposed budget is attached.

Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
2020 Budget Hearing Schedule8/28/2019Backup Material