Resolution - #25-014 - 01/14/2025

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Councilmember Stewart introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #245-014 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF RAMSEY’S 2026 BUDGET CALENDAR WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Charter states that a budget calendar shall be established annually by resolution; and WHEREAS, the following dates are being presented: January 14 Council adopts the 2026 Budget Calendar. January 21 – February 28 City Council and Staff Leadership Team meet to Review and Develop a Three- Year Strategic Action Plan. April 14 Finance Director to distribute 2026 Cost Center Budget Worksheets to Department Heads and supervisors. Worksheets include actual expenditures for 2023, 2024, 2025-year-to-date and adopted 2025 budget. April 14 Finance Director to distribute listing of fixed assets as of December 31, 2024 to Department Heads and supervisors for review including item existence, accuracy, replacement values and number of years remaining in useful life. April 14 City Clerk to distribute current Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges to staff. April 14 City Administrator to distribute most recent version of goals, objectives and 3- year departmental plans to Department Heads and supervisors. May 16 Department Heads and supervisors to submit completed budget worksheets and accompanying justifications to the Finance Director. May 16 Department Heads and supervisors to return listing of fixed assets to the Finance Director with any corrections noted. May 16 Staff to return Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges to the City Clerk with recommendations for 2025 amendments noted. May 16 Department Heads and supervisors to submit goals, objectives and 3-year departmental plans to the City Administrator. June 9-June 20 City Administrator and staff work sessions on the preliminary 2026 budget. June 16 City Administrator to distribute preliminary goals, objectives and 3-year departmental plans for staff work sessions.