The budget of the City of Palo is a reflection of the City policies, goals,and priorities. It communicates to citizens and staff what resource allocation decisions have been made, including those involving staffing, technology, equipment, and program priorities. It also serves to communicate to citizens and staff an action plan for the upcoming fiscal year, including program goals and the standards by which the delivery of services to the public will be measured.
The development of the budget begins in the fall of each year. At that time, Council establishes policy priorities for the upcoming budget, reflecting policy and program concerns of the community at large. In the spring, the City Manager's proposed budget is sent to the City Finance Committee for review. Then, the City Council discusses the proposed budget during public hearings and adopts a new budget in June. Check the meeting schedules page to attend any of the public budget meetings.
For budget questions, please contact 650-329-2260.
2008-09 Proposed Capital Budget As the City faces another year of constrained resources in the Infrastructure Reserve (IR), the commitment to the infrastructure program remains a top priority. Revision Date: 4/28/2008
2008-09 Proposed Operating Budget As highlighted in the 2007-17 Long Range Financial Forecast (December 2006), the City confronts issues that, if not addressed, will again threaten our fiscal balance and the continuity of service delivery. Revision Date: 4/28/2008
2007-09 Adopted Capital Budget The budget is a spending management plan for the City's financial
resources. Revision Date: 7/1/2007
2007-09 Adopted Operating Budget The budget is the vehicle for responding to the community's wishes, as well as an instrument for balancing inflows and outflows (revenues and expenditures) of funds. Revision Date: 7/1/2007
2007-09 Proposed Capital Budget As the City faces another year of constrained resources in the Infrastructure Reserve (IR), the commitment to the infrastructure program remains a top priority. Revision Date: 5/22/2007
2007-09 Proposed Operating Budget As highlighted in the 2007-17 Long Range Financial Forecast (December 2006), the City confronts issues that, if not addressed, will again threaten our fiscal balance and the continuity of service delivery. Revision Date: 5/22/2007
2006-07 Adopted Capital Budget The City continues to restructure its operations to identify and sustain funding for future capital work. Revision Date: 1/2/2007
2006-07 Adopted Operating Budget This document presents the changes to the 2006-07 spending plan that Council approved last year as part of the 2005-07 Adopted Budget. Revision Date: 1/2/2007
2005-07 Adopted Capital Budget As the City prepares to enter its fifth year of economic constraints, our commitment to the infrastructure program remains strong. Revision Date: 1/1/2007
2005-07 Adopted Operating Budget The two-year budget incorporates a spending reduction plan, building upon actions from prior years, to address the ongoing structural imbalance outlined in the Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP). Revision Date: 1/1/2007
