The budget for the City of Flagstaff is the policy document that reflects the goals and objectives of the City Council.  Over the course of several months the City Council meets to gather input on major budget issues prior to preparation of the budget.

The December 12 retreat will be the first of three City Council budget retreats for upcoming FY 2019 budget. This special meeting is set to provide a high level financial outlook, budget team direction to staff and provide an overview of FY 2018 budgetary investments and progress on City Council Goals.  The main goal of the retreat is for the City Council to provide the City Manager direction on their budget priorities for the FY 2019 budget.

A detailed agenda for budget retreat is attached.  Here is a summary of today's discussion.

• Retreat Welcome
• Financial Update
• Budget Team Message
• Review of Goals, FY 2018 Objectives, FY 2018 Budget New Investments, Highlights and Accomplishments, FY 2019 Objective Changes
• Public Participation
• FY 2019 Budget Priorities and Path Forward
• Council Discussion on Legislative Trips