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CityCouncil | 2012-12-04 | 5 | (12-564) Resolution No. 14748, "Directing Staff to Develop Two-Year Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013-2015 and All Subsequent Two-Year Periods." Adopted. The Controller gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired how budget adjustments would be captured if the City moves to a two-year budget. The Controller responded staff would continue to provide quarterly reports to Council; stated adjustments would be done mid-cycle in February or March; the two-year budget allows for more long-term planning. Mayor Gilmore noted a two-year budget requires more planning on the part of the departments. The Controller stated the time savings is one benefit; planning ahead causes fewer adjustments in the second year. Councilmember deHaan inquired how the City would track performance, to which the Controller responded the City plans to hire consultants to develop performance measures. The City Manager stated what is going to be measured has to be prioritized to determine where tax dollars would be spent; a two-year budget allows an opportunity to review measures and provides department accountability; there are incentives not to overspend; savings can be applied to the capital budget; employees have job security for two years instead of one year. Mayor Gilmore inquired about community, to which the City Manager responded people would have the opportunity to discuss the things that matter to them and Council would prioritize the items. Councilmember deHaan inquired how performance measure goals tracking would be reported to the Council, to which the Controller responded in the continuing quarterly reports. Councilmember deHaan inquired how shortfall adjustments would be made. The Assistant City Manager responded fiscal discipline would have to be exerted to prevent shortfalls; stated there are incentives to save and manage appropriately. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 4, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-12-04.pdf |