As the City of Danville begins to plan for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget, leaders are asking for public input, to help city staff and the City Commission identify community priorities.

One way to give public input is by completing a survey that the city is sending out. People can complete it online by clicking here.

Paper copies of the survey will also be mailed with this month’s utility bills. People can also get copies at City Hall or by calling 859-238-1200. Surveys should be submitted or returned by March 15.

The purpose of this survey is to gather input from the citizens of Danville regarding the programs and services which the city provides. Responses will help leaders better understand the needs of the community and guide discussion throughout the process of drafting the budget.

Danville will also be hosting a budget open house on March 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall. This will be for citizens to interact with department leaders and have their questions answered about the city’s budget and about the budget process.

Among many budget priorities are quality streets and roads, safe neighborhoods, attractive parks, abundant recreational programs, clean drinking water, and many more things in the city.

 

FY 24-25 Budget Process

The City of Danville is beginning its budget process with a commitment to maintaining existing services, even as the city navigates rising costs that outpace year-over-year revenue projections. Below is a timeline of the process.

• Step 1 – Public Education and Input:

Budget Survey – complete by March 15, 2024.

Budget Open House – March 4 – City Hall – 4 pm to 6 pm.

• Step 2 – The City of Danville’s Board of Commissioners will hold a series of meetings to analyze and discuss the budget priorities for the 2024-2025 Budget.

Meeting Schedule – TBA. Meetings may cover topics such as: revenue sources, departmental expenditures, compensation, community agencies, and future projects.

• Step 3 – Draft Budget

Once operational goals are established, and needs assessed, a draft budget is presented. A draft budget must be presented at least 30 days prior to July 1 (Beginning of Fiscal Year).

• Step 4 – Budget Approval

A Budget Ordinance must be adopted and published by July 1.

A Budget Message is presented to summarize fiscal goals which support operational objectives, and to detail any policy changes which may have an impact on the budget.

KRS 91A.030 sets specific requirements for city governments during the budget process. The City of Danville produces an annual budget based on the following requirements:

A City must Establish by Ordinance an Annual Budget.

The Budget Ordinance is the Approved Appropriations (fund based).

The Annual Budget must be balanced (expenditures must not exceed approved revenue).

A draft budget must be presented at least 30 day prior to July 1 (Fiscal Year).

A Budget Ordinance must be adopted and published by July 1.

A Budget Message is presented to summarize fiscal goals which support operational objectives, and to detail any policy changes which may have an impact on the budget.

Details regarding the Budget Process, past budgets, and other budget related information can be found at danvilleky.gov/378/Budgets.