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Fiscal Year 20​​​25 Budget Process 

Fiscal year 2025 begins on July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time, even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

Recorded budget presentations are available online via CTN's YouTube channel. All presentations and materials are posted on this webpage. 

Budget timeline:  

March 11, 2024:  City Council Work Session FY25 Budget Planning

April: In accordance with City Charter, the city administrator's recommended fiscal year 2025 budget is submitted to City Council in April. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.  The Proposed Budget for FY 2025 can be viewed here​.

May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, will vote to adopt the budget at its meeting on May 20.

Budget-related feedback or comments are encourage and may be submitted via email to [email protected].

Other budget documents will be posted when available. 

FY25 Budget Responses - March 22, 2024
FY25 Budget Responses - April 26, 2024
FY25 Budget Responses - May 3, 2024
FY25 Budget Responses - May 10, 2024
FY25 Budget Responses - May 14, 2024​​​

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Fiscal Years 2024/2025 Budget Process 

The city's two-year budget planning process has been finalized for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Fiscal year 2024 begins on July 1, 2023, and ends Jun​e 30, 2024. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time, even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

Recorded budget presentations are available online via CTN's YouTube channel. All presentations and materials are posted on this webpage. 

March 6, 2023: City Administrator Area, Finance, Police, Fire, Courts, Community Services. 

March 13, 2023: Ann Arbor Housing Commission.

March 20, 2023:  Public Services, City Attorney's Office, DDA. 

Budget timeline:  

April: In accordance with City Charter, the city administrator's recommended fiscal year 2024 budget is submitted to City Council on April 17, 2023. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, voted to adopt the budget at its meeting on May 15.

Other budget documents:

FY24 Budget Responses 3-17-23​ (PDF)​
FY24 Budget Responses 4-21-23​ (PDF)
FY24 Budget Responses 4-28-23​ (PDF)
FY24 Budget Responses 5-5-23​ (PDF)
FY24 Budget Responses 5-10-23​ (PDF)

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Fiscal Year 2023 Budget 

Fiscal year 2023 began on July 1, 2022, and ends June 30, 2023. It is the second year of a two-year budget plan. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

Budget timeline:

Feb. 14: City Administrator Area, Finance, Police, Fire, Community Services and Courts.

Feb. 28: Pension, Ann Arbor Housing Commission and SmartZone/LDFA.

March 14:  Public Services, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the City Attorney's Office.

March 28: Other FY23 budget information, as needed. 

​April: In accordance with City Charter, the city administrator's recommended fiscal year 2023 budget is submitted to City Council on April 18, 2022. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

​May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 16).

​Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged and may be submitted via email to [email protected].  

Other budget documents:

FY23 Budget Responses 3-18-22 ​(PDF) 
FY23 Budget Responses 4-1-22​ (PDF)
FY23 Budget Responses 4-22-22​ (PDF)


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Fiscal Year​ 2022/23 Budge​​t Process

​Budget planning discussions for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 will begin with City Council work sessions in 2021. Fiscal year 2022 begins on July 1, 2021, and ends June 30, 2022. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

On Sept. 21, 2020, City Council passed resolution R-20-374 to Conduct a 2020 Budget Priorities Citizen Survey to Inform Development of the City’s FY22 Budget and FY23 Financial Plan via The National Research Center.   

​City Council work sessions:
The below Council Work Session discussions are scheduled with noted service units to discuss draft budgets. These meetings will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Meetings are streamed live https://ctnvideo.a2gov.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch/3?channel=1 and are available to view later via CTN's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ctnannarbor. All presentations and materials will be available on this webpage. 

Feb. 8: City Administrator Area, Finance, Police, Fire, Courts and Community Services.  Presentation and materials.

Feb. 22: Pension, Ann Arbor Housing Commission. Presentation and materials.

March 8:  Public Services and City Attorney's Office. Presentation and materials.

March 22: Downtown Development Authority and SmartZone. Presentation and materials.

Budget timeline: 

January–March: Council work sessions tentatively planned.  

April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's recommended fiscal year 2022 budget is submitted to City Council on April 19, 2021. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 17).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged and may be submitted via email to [email protected].  

Other budget documents:

FY22-3 Budget Responses 2-26-21 (PDF)
FY22-3 Budget Responses 3-26-21 (PDF)
FY22-3 Budget Responses 5-11-21 (PDF)
FY22-3 Budget Responses 5-12-21 (PDF)
FY22-3 Budget Responses 5-13-21 (PDF)
FY22-3 Budget Responses 5-17-21 (PDF)

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Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

City Council Work Sessions:

February 10, 2020:  FY21 Budget Overview, General Fund, Financial & Administrative Services, Police, Fire, Community Services, and City Administration. Presentation and materials.

February 24, 2020: FY21 Budget - Public Services and City Attorney.  Presentation and materials.

March 23, 2020:  FY21 Budget Presentation (Electronic Only) (Recorded for Replay) - Retirement System, Housing Commission, and DDA. Presentation will be recorded and available via video on demand on ​CTN's Youtube channel. If there is a problem with YouTube citizens can also view via a2gov.org/watchctn.

   FY21 Budget Presentation - Ann Arbor Employees Retirement System
   FY21 Budget Presentation - Ann Arbor Housing Commission (AAHC)
   FY21 Budget Presentation - Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

March 30, 2020:  FY21 Budget Presentation (Electronic Only) (Recorded for Replay) - A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan & FY21 Budget for Office of Sustainability and Innovations. Presentation will be recorded and available via via video on demand on CTN's Youtube channel. If there is a problem with YouTube citizens can also view via a2gov.org/watchctn.

   FY21 Budget Presentation - A2 Carbon Neutrality Strategy
   FY21 Budget Presentation - A2 Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan & Office of Sustainability & Innovations Budget

​May 11, 2020: Public Policy Update and Financial Recovery Plan Discussion (Electronic Only) Live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and online at a2gov.org/watchCTN. To speak at public comment (audio only), call: 877 853 5247 or 888 788 0099 Enter Meeting ID: 962-5375-9143​​. (Recorded for Replay) - Presentation will be recorded and available via video on demand on CTN's Youtube channel​.  

Meeting Agenda​​​

May 11 Recovery Plan Presentation

May 18, 2020:  The budget was adopted by Council on May 18, 2020.  The presentation is available to watch on demand on CTN's Youtube channel.

​Budget Timeline:  

Feb. - March: Council Work Sessions.   
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2021 budget is submitted to City Council in April. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May.

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected]

Other budget documents:

FY21 Budget Responses - 4-3-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 4-10-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 4-17-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 4-24-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 5-1-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 5-8-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 5-11-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 5-13-20 (PDF)
FY21 Budget Responses - 5-15-20 (PDF)

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Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget Process

Budget planning discussions for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 begin with City Council Work Sessions in 2019. Fiscal year 2020 begins on July 1, 2019 and ends June 30, 2020. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

On Sept. 4, 2018 City Council passed Resolution R-18-360​​ to engage the professional services of The Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) to conduct a Priority Based Budgeting Survey for the City of Ann Arbor to assist in developing the city budget and spending priorities.   

On Dec. 17, 2018, City Council passed R-18-498, which directed the city to design and conduct a scientifically-based and statistically valid follow-up survey of Ann Arbor residents only that is specifically focused on citizen preferences for utilization of the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Public Safety Millage proceeds. 

On April 1, 2019, City Council passed R-19-0565, which directed the City Administrator to Provide Additional Funding in the FY20/21 Budget and Financial Plan to Address Affordable Housing, Climate Action, and Pedestrian Safety and Provide SMART Performance Outcomes.   

City Council Work Sessions:
Feb. 11: General Funds (Administration, Community Services, Finance, Fire and Police Services) Presentation and Materials.
Feb. 25: Public Services. Presentation and materials.
March 11: Cost of Services/Water Rates. Presentation and materials.   
April 8:  Transportation. Presentation and materials.
April 22:  Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Downtown Development Authority. Presentation and materials.

Council Work Session discussions with staff for budget purposes will be held at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Meetings will be available to view live in a variety of formats including: Comcast cable channel 16, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 or live webstream. Citizens can also view the meeting later at their convenience via CTN's Youtube channel​

Budget Timeline: 
Feb. - March: Council Work Sessions.   
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2020 budget is submitted to City Council on April 15, 2019. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 20).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected]

Other budget documents:

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 2-22-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 3-1-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 3-8-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 3-15-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 3-22-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 3-29-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 4-12-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 4-26-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 5-3-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 5-10-19 (PDF)

FY20-21 Budget Responses - 5-14-19 (PDF)

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Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Process

March 12, 2018 - Council Work Session discussion with staff to discuss FY2019 Budget and Cost of Services/Rates will be held at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Staff will present on topics including recommended financial policy changes, capital financing, General Fund projections, water rates, and solid waste services. Watch the meeting online via CTN's Video on Demand

April 16, 2018 - In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2019 budget is submitted and presented to City Council on April 16, 2018. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets. 

This meeting will be available to view live in a variety of formats including: Comcast cable channel 16, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 or live webstream. Citizens also can watch the meeting later at their convenience via CTN's Video on Demand

Budget Timeline:  
March: Council Work Session.   
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2019 budget is submitted to City Council on April 16, 2018. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council will hold budget public hearings on May 7, 2018. On May 21, with at least seven affirmative votes, City Council must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May.

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected]

Other budget documents:

FY19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-4-18 (PDF)

FY19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-11-18 (PDF)

FY19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-15-18 (PDF)

FY19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-18-18 (PDF)

2019 Budget Summaries:

 

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Fiscal Year 2018/19 Budget Process

Budget planning discussions for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 will continue during several City Council Work Sessions scheduled in February and March. Fiscal year 2018 begins on July 1, 2017 and ends June 30, 2018. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets. 

City Council Work Sessions:
Feb. 13, 2017 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from the City Administrator's Office, Community Services, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire, Police and the 15th District Court will be held at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Citizens can watch this meeting at their convenience via CTN's Video on Demand

Budget Work Session Agenda 

Budget Discussion Materials and Impacts

Feb. 27, 2017 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from the City Attorney's Office and Public Services will be held at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Citizens also can watch the meeting later at their convenience via CTN's Video on Demand

Budget Work Session Agenda 

Budget Discussion Materials and Impacts

March 13, 2017 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from the Downtown Development Authority, Housing Commission, LDFA and Pension will be held at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. This meeting will be available to view live in a variety of formats including:  Comcast cable channel 16, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 or live webstream. Citizens also can watch the meeting later at their convenience via CTN's Video on Demand.     

Budget Work Session Agenda

Budget Discussion Materials and Impacts

Budget Timeline: 
February - March: Council Work Sessions.   
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2018 budget is submitted to City Council on April 17, 2017. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 15).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected]

Other Budget Documents:

FY18-19 Budget Questions- Staff Responses 2-16-2017 (PDF) 

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 2-24-2017 (PDF) 

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-3-2017 (PDF) 

FY18-19 Budget Questions- Staff Responses 3-10-2017 (PDF) 

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-24-2017 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-31-2017 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-5-17 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-10-17 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses Part 2 5-10-17 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-11-17 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-12-17 (PDF)

FY18-19 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-15-17 (PDF)

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Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process

Fiscal year 2017 City Council work sessions related to budget planning are noted below. Fiscal year 2017 begins on July 1, 2016 and ends June 30, 2017.  

City Council Work Sessions:
Feb. 22, 2016 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from the City Administrator's Office, Community Services, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire and Police at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. This meeting will be cablecast on CTN's Comcast channel 16 and available to view online via CTN's Video on Demand.  

Budget Discussion materials and impacts

March 14, 2016 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from the City Attorney's Office, DDA, Housing Commission, LDFA and Public Services at Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. This meeting will be cablecast on CTN's Comcast channel 16. The meeting also will be available to view online via CTN's Video on Demand.   

Budget Timeline: 
February - March: Council Work Sessions.   
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended fiscal year 2017 budget is submitted to City Council on April 18, 2016. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 16).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected].  

Other Budget Documents:

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-4-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-11-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-18-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-23-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-1-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-8-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-22-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-29-16 

FY17 Budget Questions- Staff Responses 5-6-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-10-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-13-16 

FY17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-16-16

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Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Process

Budget Work Sessions:
Feb. 23, 2015 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from Finance, Information Technology, City Administrator, HR, CTN, 15th District Court, Police and Fire. 

Budget Work Session Agenda 

Work Session Presentation 

Budget impacts for Finance, Information Technology, City Administrator, HR, CTN, 15th District Court, Police and Fire.  
March 9, 2015 - Council Work Session discussion with staff from Community Services, City Attorney's Office, DDA and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission.  

Budget Work Session Agenda  

Budget Discussion materials and impacts

March 23, 2015 - Council Work Sessions discussion with Public Services. 

Budget Work Session Agenda 

Budget discussion materials and impacts

March 30, 2015 - Council Work Sessions discussion with Public Services. 

Budget Work Session Agenda 

Budget discussion materials and impacts

City Council Regular Meeting:

April 20, 2015 - City Council Regular Meeting - The City Administrator presented FY2016 and 2017 recommended budgets. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. 

Proposed FY2016 Budget 

May 18, 2015 - City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 18). Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Web streamed live and cablecast live on CTN's Comcast channel 16.  

City Council Agenda

Budget Timeline: 

February - March: Council Work Sessions held on February 23, March 9, 23 and 30.  
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY2016 and 2017 Budget is submitted to City Council on April 20, 2015. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 18).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected].    

Other Budget Documents

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-6-15 ​

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-20-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 3-27-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-10-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 4-24-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-1-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-8-15 

FY16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-13-15 

FY 16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-14-15 

FY 16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-15-15 

FY 16-17 Budget Questions - Staff Responses 5-18-15

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Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Process

City Council Work Session:
Feb. 10, 2014
- Council Work Session held to review staff requests that impact the budget. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. Webstreamed live and cablecast on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.   

March 10, 2014 - Council Work Session agenda included FY2015 budget development update. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. Webstreamed live and cablecast on CTN's CitiTV channel 16

Work Session Agenda (PDF)  

April 21: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY2015 Budget was submitted to City Council. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets. The meeting was Webstreamed live and cablecast on CTN's CitiTV channel 16

FY2015 Budget Presentation to City Council (PDF) 

FY2015 City Administrator Budget Message (PDF) 

FY2015 Draft Budget (PDF)

May 5: A public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and Fee Schedule was held at the regular session of City Council, Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St.  

May 12: Council Work Session, Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron.  

Work Session Agenda (PDF) 

Watch the online replay of the meeting on CTN's CitiTV channel 16

May 19:
 City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, adopted the FY15 budget.  

Agenda (PDF)   

Watch the online replay of the meeting on CTN's CitiTV channel 16

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Fiscal Year 2014 Budget 

On Monday, December 10, 2012, City Council held a planning session, which included a financial overview presentation for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.     

Budget planning discussions for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 will continue during four City Council Work Sessions scheduled in February and March. Fiscal year 2013 begins on July 1, 2013 and ends June 30, 2014. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.  

Budget Work Sessions:
Feb. 11, 2013
- Council Work Session scheduled. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 6 p.m. Webstreamed live at GovTV and cablecast live on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.   

Feb. 25, 2013 - Council Work Session scheduled. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m. Webstreamed live at GovTV and cablecast live on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.   

March 11, 2013 - Council Work Sessions scheduled. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m. Webstreamed live at GovTV and cablecast live on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.  

March 25, 2013 - Council Work Sessions scheduled. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 6 p.m. Webstreamed live at GovTV and cablecast live on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.  

April 15, 2013 - City Council Regular Meeting - City Administrator presents FY2014 and 2015 recommended budgets. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m. Webstreamed live at GovTV and cablecast live on CTN's CitiTV channel 16.  

Budget Timeline: 
February - March: Council Work Sessions held on February 11, 25 and March 11 and 25.  
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY2014 and 2015 Budget is submitted to City Council on April 15, 2013. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May (May 20).

Budget-related feedback or comments are encouraged via e-mail to [email protected].    

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Fiscal Year 2013 Budget

Fiscal year 2013 begins on July 1, 2012 and ends June 30, 2013. This is the second year of the two-year budget presented to Council in May of 2011 by the City Administrator. City Council members can only adopt one fiscal year at a time even though the city plans for multi-year budgets.

Budget Timeline: 
February - March: Council Work Sessions were scheduled for February 13 and March 12.  
April: In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY2013 Budget is submitted to City Council on or before April 15, 2012.
May: City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May.     

Budget Work Sessions:
February 13, 2012
- Council Work Session - City of Ann Arbor Employees' Retirement System and Healthcare Benefit Plan and Trust Annual Presentation and Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Outlook, Key Issues, City Administrator Priorities and Police Budget Issues. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m.

March 12, 2012 - Council Work Session - Budget: Fire and Other Service Area Budget Priorities. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m.

April 9, 2012 - City Council Work Session - DDA Budget Presentation. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m.

April 16, 2012 - City Council Regular Meeting - City Administrator presents FY2013 recommended budget. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m.

May 7, 2012 - Watch City Administrator Steve Powers live on CTN's "Conversations" program on Comcast Channel 19 on Monday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to call in live during the program with fiscal year 2013 budget-related questions. Call the studio at 734.794.6155 or email questions in advance to [email protected] with the subject line: FY2013 Budget Question.  

May 7, 2012 - City Council Regular Meeting - Fiscal year 2013 budget and fee public hearing. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St., 7 p.m.

May 14, 2012 - Council Work Session - FY2013 Budget Discussion. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St. 7 p.m.

May 21, 2012 - City Council Regular Meeting - City Council consideration of City Administrator's recommended fiscal year 2013 budget. Larcom City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 301 E. Huron St., 7 p.m.

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Fiscal Year 2012 Budget

On Saturday, December 4, 2010, City Council held a work session to begin fiscal year 2012 and 2013 budget discussions and prepare staff priorities. This budget discussion regarding sustainable city services will continue at a Council offsite meeting on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. In addition, several Council Work Session have been scheduled to continue public budget discussions. Fiscal year 2012 begins on July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012. 

Dec. 4, 2010 - Council Offsite Agenda (PDF)

Feb. 14, 2011 - Council Work Session - Preliminary FY2012 and FY2013 Safety Services, Administration, Attorney and Finance discussion. CTN, 2805 S. Industrial, Suite 200 at 6 p.m.

Monday, May 2, 2011 - City Council Regular Meeting - Fiscal year 2012 budget public hearing. Larcom City Hall, Second Floor Council Chambers, 301 E. Huron St., 7 p.m.

Monday, May 9, 2011 - City Council Work Session - Parks Advisory Commission FY 2012 Budget and Fee Recommendations. Larcom City Hall, Second Floor Council Chambers, 301 E. Huron St., 7 p.m.

Monday, May 16, 2011 - City Council Regular Meeting - City Council consideration of City Administrator's recommended fiscal year 2012 budget. Larcom City Hall, Second Floor Council Chambers, 301 E. Huron St., 7 p.m.

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Fiscal Year 2011 Budget

Adopted Fiscal Year 2011 Budget