§ 7.3. BUDGET PROCEDURES.  


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  • The procedures here stated shall govern adoption of the annual budget and the appropriations of monies pursuant thereto.

    A.

    Department Estimates. Annually, but not later than three months before the first day of the City's fiscal and budget year, administrative units of the City shall transmit estimates of their budgetary requirements and descriptions of their work programs to the Office of Management and Budget and to the City Manager. The work programs shall include all requested appropriations for the departments' operation and maintenance, including capital equipment, construction, and acquisition.

    B.

    Public Hearing. After its presentation to the Council, at least one public hearing on the budget shall be held prior to its adoption; and notice of that public hearing shall be published in accordance with state law. The proposed budget shall be made available for examination at the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with State law.

    C.

    Changes. After the required public hearing, the governing body may make any changes to the budget in accordance with and/or permitted by State law.

    D.

    Adoption. The budget shall be adopted by resolution, subject to the Mayor's veto, not later than the day before the first day of the City's fiscal and budget year; but, in the event the budget is not adopted, the appropriation for personnel and essential operating supplies made in the previous year shall be extended until the new budget is adopted.

    E.

    Filing. A copy of the budget, as finally approved, shall be filed with the El Paso City and County Clerks' offices.

    F.

    Tax Levy. As soon as possible after the completion of the tax roll, the Council shall pass the tax levy ordinance in accordance with the laws of Texas.

    G.

    Balanced Budget. If at any time during the fiscal year, the City Manager ascertains that available income for the year, including fund balances, will be less than total appropriations, the Council shall reduce those appropriations so that expenditures will not exceed income. Expenditures in excess of gross revenues during the fiscal year are prohibited.

    H.

    Availability. The final budget shall be available for use by City departments and for examination in the City Clerk's office by any interested persons.

(Ord. No. 18401 , Amd. No. 8, 8-11-2015, Election of 11-3-2015)