• Review 2015 – 2017 progress report on Council Goals
• Understand initial budget outlook for FY17
• Identify Council's budget priorities for FY17

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 Council meets to gather input on major budget issues prior to preparation of the budget. 

The December budget retreat is the first of these special work sessions.  This special work session is set to review the financial outlook and major discussion points prior to preparing the annual budget.  In addition, the Flagstaff City Council will provide the City Manager direction on its priorities for the FY17 budget. 

COUNCIL GOALS:
1) Invest in our employees and implement retention and attraction strategies
2) Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
4) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
5) Develop and implement guiding principles that address public safety service levels through appropriate staffing levels
6) Relieve traffic congestion throughout Flagstaff
7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments
9) Foster relationships and maintain economic development commitment to partners
10) Decrease the number of working poor
11) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events