Budget Review Calendar
| July 1 | Deadline by which City Council must adopt the Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. |
| June | Public hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets |
| City Council undertakes Budget Work Sessions. | |
| May | City Manager presents the Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program to City Council. |
| March to May | Budget and Finance staff work with the City Manager to finalize revenue projections and balance the Proposed Budget. |
| March | City Manager reviews budget requests and Budget Office modifications with department directors. |
| January & February | Pre-Budget public hearing |
| Budget Office reviews submitted budgets and recommends modifications. | |
| December | Departments submit budget requests to the Budget Office. |
| October | Budget Kickoff: City Manager and Budget Office provide directions to departments regarding budget preparation and submission. |
Public Hearings
The City Council traditionally holds a public hearing on the Proposed Budget after its first regular meeting in June. Council meetings, public hearings and work sessions are held in the Council Chambers of the Avery Municipal Complex, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Presentations
When requested, city staff will present a summary of the Proposed Budget to Citizen Advisory Councils and other civic groups. The presentation gives an overview of new programs, as well as changes in revenues and expenditures.
Work Sessions
Although no public comment is taken during Council work sessions, these are open to the public. Budget notes and background research requested by Council are available on the morning of each scheduled session.
Council meetings and work sessions are held at the following location:
Council Chambers of the Avery Municipal Complex
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Audio enhancements have been installed in the Council Chamber. Assistive listening devices are available upon request. Interpreters for Deaf and Hearing Impaired are available. If needed, please provide a 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD).
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