Continue discussion and provide direction for the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.

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 the preparation of the budget.

The February retreat will be the third of four City Council budget retreats for upcoming FY 2020 budget. This special meeting is set to provide a financial outlook to the Council and to provide additional information on several of the Council objectives.  The main goal of the retreat is for the City Council to provide additional FY 2020 budget direction to the City Manager.

On February 7th, Council and staff met to discuss revenue updates, fixed costs, available revenues, high performing government and the following Goals and Objectives:  Economic Development, Affordable Housing, Social Justice, Transportation & Other Public Infrastructure, Building & Zoning/Regional Plan, Climate Change, Water Conservation, Environmental & Natural Resources, and Personnel.

This agenda item is a continuance of the February 7th retreat.  The discussion for February 19th will include:

• Retention trends
• Compensation
  • Pay history
  • Pay increases
• Council Goals and Objectives
  • Communication
  • Town and Gown
  • Code Compliance
• Additional Council direction
• Closing remarks