City of Norris Public Notice
Updated Budget Procedures and Budget Meetings for the
2023-2024 Fiscal Year
 
Reference:  TCA 6-56-206, budget estimates.  This law also provides for a budget calendar, which is summarized below:

  • January 2023 – Initial Preparation.
City Manager will submit a calendar for the 2023-24 Budget.

  • February 2023 – Internal Preparation.
City Manager will meet with Department Heads and Appendage Boards/Commissions to review current year spending and capital needs.

  • March 2023 – Internal Finalization.
City Manager will finalize internal plans with Department Heads and Appendage Boards/Commissions to submit a consolidated budget.

  • April 13, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. Budget Workshop.
City Manager will present budget assumptions to determine key drivers.

  • April 24 ,2023 – 5:00 p.m.  Budget Workshop.   
City Manager shall file a consolidated budget document with the Council Members in a budget workshop.  Additional workshops may be scheduled at the discretion of Council.

  • April 27, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.  Budget Workshop.   
City Manager shall file a consolidated budget document with the Council Members in a budget workshop.  Additional workshops may be scheduled at the discretion of Council.

  • May 4, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.  Budget Workshop.   
City Manager shall file a consolidated budget document with the Council Members in a budget workshop.  Additional workshops may be scheduled at the discretion of Council.

  • May 8, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.  Council Meeting.
The Council Members to review and adopt the annual Budget on first reading.  Council Members shall also recommend a capital outlay plan.  The Council Members shall review a synopsis of the proposed budget and a statement of the tax rate required to finance the proposed budget.

  • May 18, 2023 – Public Hearing Notice.
The proposed budget and a notice of a Public Hearing shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City.

  • May 31, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. Public Hearing.
Public Hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget.

  • June 12, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting.
2023-2024 Budget presented to Norris City Council for final reading of Ordinance