With the direction provided by Council goals, the dedication of our employees, and the support of our citizens, the City of Port Angeles will provide the highest level of municipal services within available resources. When finalized, this budget becomes the community's strongest means of achieving desired goals.
The Budget is an economic plan that focuses the entity's financial & human resources on the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives established by the policy makers.
The Budget establishes the annual expenditure levels for all departments and funds. These expenditure levels are called appropriations, and they represent spending limits.
Reports and other information are organized by year along the left side of the page - just click on the year you are interested in.
If you have any questions, comments or input regarding the budget process, please email: finance@cityofpa.us
CITY COUNCIL IMPLEMENTS STRATEGIC GOALS Six community vision elements, or priority results, were developed and adopted for use in preparing the 2012 Budget.
• Fiscally Responsible Government: Provide consistent and quality municipal services that maximize return on investments, leverage outside resources, are equitable for local taxpayers, and increase the opportunity for economic development.
• Public Safety: Our community is recognized as a safe place to live, work and play and is known for excellent public safety services that are provided by well-trained and highly-competent personnel.
• Plan for a Sustainable Community: Strive to provide a diversity of attractive housing, educational and employment opportunities, and a well-maintained infrastructure designed for future growth.
• Economic Development: Strive to create a balanced and diverse local economy, while maximizing employment and educational opportunities for the entire community with a well-maintained infrastructure designed for future growth.
• Excellence in Government: Strive for government that is predictable, accountable, and honest; actively seek citizen involvement; and incorporate clear and achievable goals that are committed to success.
• Our Unique Community: Maintain our community as a place where our citizens enjoy a superior quality of life composed of abundant recreational resources, a unique natural setting, thriving cultural opportunities, and a balanced economic base.
The above list of goals and complete descriptions are available below. For more information contact the City Manager's office at either 360-417-4500 or citymanager@cityofpa.us
STRATEGIC GOALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
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The CITY of PORT ANGELES - 2012 FINAL BUDGET
The 2012 Budget was approved by City Council at their meeting on December 6, 2011. The final budget document is available below or can also be viewed at City Hall or the Port Angeles Public Library.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES - 2012 FINAL BUDGET
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If you have any questions, comments or input regarding the budget process, please email: finance@cityofpa.us
PRESENTATIONS
2012 Budget - Expenditures
City Council met on November 15, 2011, for a public hearing on the 2012 Budget. Presentations were made by City Manager Myers and Finance Director Ziomkowski covering 2012 Budget Expenditures. The public hearing was continued to the next meeting on December 6, 2011.
2012 Budget - Expenditures Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
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2012 Budget - Revenues / Property Tax
City Council met on November 1, 2011, for the first public hearing on the 2012 Budget. Presentations were made by Finance Director Ziomkowski covering 2012 Budget Revenues and Property Tax. The public hearing was continued to the next meeting on November 15, 2011.
2012 Budget - Revenues 2012 Budget - Property Tax Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
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2012 Proposed Budget Discussion
City Council met during a special meeting on October 18, 2011, for another worksession to discuss the proposed 2012 budget. City Manager Myers and Finance Director Ziomkowski made the following presentation to Council covering the budget message, proposed 2012 budget and next steps.
2012 Proposed Budget Discussion Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
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2012 Preliminary Budget Discussion City Council met during a special meeting on August 30, 2011, for a worksession to discuss the 2012 budget.
Finance Director Ziomkowski made the following presentation to Council covering budgeting for priorities, preliminary budget projections, long-term versus short-term options and other preliminary information.
2012 Preliminary Budget Discussion
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The mission of the budget process is to help decision makers make informed choices about the provision of services and capital assets and to promote stakeholder participation in the process. From the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting (NACSLB)
With the direction provided by Council goals,
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