Budget Introduction
On June 25, 2013, the City Council adopted the two-year budget for Fiscal Year 2014 & FY 2015 Budget. This document is available on the budget documents page.
The budget is regularly revised to reflect updated revenue and expenditure projections. Visit the Budget Calender for a list of upcoming Council meetings at which the budget will be discussed.
| Budget Basics FY 2012 & FY 2013 |
Download this easy-to-read brochure for information about the City's current budget situation, some basic facts about the City's revenue and services, and a calendar of public meetings. Great for community meetings.
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Budget Calendar
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A list of all City Council meetings with a budget workshop or agenda item, and links to the Council report or presentation.
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Budget Documents
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Download the entire proposed biennial budget and Capital Improvement Program budget from this page, or look at City budgets from FY 2005 to FY 2015.
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| Council Budget Policies |
The City Council has established budget policies which guide the development of the City’s budget.
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| Citywide Workplan |
What services does the City provide with your tax dollars? Read about the baseline services and special projects being done in every City department.
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| Budget Terms and Definitions |
The language around budget development is fairly specialized, but this list, which runs from "accounting system" to "year-end" should help.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
Have questions about the budget? You're not alone. Here are few frequently asked questions.
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We hope to make this budget process as transparent and accessible as possible. If you have questions about the budget or the budget process, please let us know. Please contact Teresa Berkeley-Simmons, Budget Manager, at (510) 981-7000, or e-mail her at TBerkeley@CityofBerkeley.info.