HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 01-29-2009 - Attachment 2 ATTACHMENT 2: GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES FOR
2009-2010 BUDGET
County Priorities for FY 2009-20I0
Guiding Principles
Create bud�etethic/d�dcJinefor BOCC and staff that does not assume an annual increase inthe
ethic/discipline
rate
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Focus on providing 'core' county services.
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No new/services can be added without exchanging current services or increasing taxes.
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County workforce is a valuable asset which should be protected.
Make county government accessible, understandable and transparent. Begin now to relay the
message to citizens, partner agencies, and organizations that current levels of service may not be
maintained. Make clear county priorities and what might change.
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Maintain a 'reserve fund' as a safety net dedicated for responding to emergencies.
7 Exercise caution when considering issuing new debt.
8 Work against unfunded state and federal mandates.
9 Provide 'adequate' staffing to perform core county services.
10 Hire staff with 'flexibility'to be reallocated to cover core functions.
Revenues
1 Diversify tax base, including new 'green' commercial tax base.
2 Lobby local General Assembly representatives to consider legislative reforms to allow
flexibility in revenue generation.
3 Seek potential federal dollars for infrastructure (new emphasis or new resources based on
political shifts).
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