FY2018 Recommended Budget

BUDGET MESSAGE

May 9, 2017

Mayor Stohlman and Members of Town Council:

The proposed Fiscal Year 2018 annual operating budget and associated general, enterprise, special revenue, and capital project funds for the Town of Morrisville have been developed for your review and discussion. This budget message, along with narrative explanations of the identified priorities and requests, and related supporting data, illustrate the required operational expenditure levels to sustain our current and expected service delivery levels, balanced with the revenues necessary to meet programmed budget objectives for Fiscal Year 2018 and those forecast for the next several years. Supplementary discussion and analysis will be shared with Council at a budget workshop on Tuesday, May 16 and at the May 23 regular meeting following the public hearing that evening. The budget portal has opened to share the Fiscal Year 2018 budget with all who are interested and receive public input. Comments will be provided to Town Council on May 23. If necessary, time has also been reserved on Tuesday, May 30 for an additional budget work session. The Fiscal Year 2018 budget is scheduled for adoption at the Tuesday, June 13 Town Council meeting. Morrisville continues to be a community of choice by our residents and the businesses that call Morrisville home. Continued growth in both sectors has not changed our commitment to the values, customer service, and attention generally attributable to a small town. We take pride in that approach – being engaged in and with the people and employers who call Morrisville home. These ideals are reflected in our mission statement: The Town of Morrisville is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by preserving our past and protecting our future through a collective community partnership. By balancing responsible growth with core values, we embrace a sense of membership, communication and support.

AND IN OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:

Superior Services

Community Safety

Growth Management

Economic Development

Quality of Life

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