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Home My WebLink About03 - The CityThe City_ Community Profile location...... ...... ...... - . 3 .Overviews .................................. _ Historic Georgetown _... ........ / ...... , ....- - - \ Recreation` .. ..... .. + ......... ......... 6 \ - - - Cultural Activities .... - .. _ c •.... :. 7 - Education : ............. \... \..: - Georgetown's Top Employers_ ...... ........ `9 - Miscellaneous Statistics ...... .. . :.....:..... ... ` . 10 -Organization -`- _ - _ Functional Structure � _ _ ...,. ..... 12 _ - - . -_ Service Orientati6n-Strudur ........... -....... ............. 13 - - - Budgeted Number of Employees ` ...... ............' .... .. Ends & Means- Explanation► of Ends & Means ........ . . ' . ..... . -. ... .. . 16 r Mission Statement � . i _ _ 17 Statements -The "Ends" .: :..... :.. -r = --. \ Annual Operating Plan Preparation .. r . - ..... \ , ., 22- . _ - \ COMMUNITY PROFILE CITY OF GEORGETOWN Founded in 1848 Location The City of Georgetown is located on IH -35 just 26 miles north of Austin in the northeastern comer of the scenic Texas Hill Country. Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County which borders Travis County to the south and Bell County to the north. THE CITY 2 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 Overview Founded July 4, 1848, Georgetown was originally the agricultural trade center for the county and surrounding area. After the Civil War, Reconstruction brought prosperity to Georgetown through four main industries — cattle, cotton, the university and the railroad. Georgetown has enjoyed consistent growth and development through the years. Throughout the 1970's and early 1980's, Georgetown experienced high growth comparable to the rest of Texas. In recent years the City has become more industrialized and commercially oriented. Along with the commercial growth, Georgetown has successfully promoted tourism. Tourism has become a significant economic benefit to the community. The City of Georgetown has a 1996 estimated population of 20,350 within the city limits and an extraterritorial jurisdiction estimated population of 9,850. Georgetown is a Home Rule Charter City and operates under the Council -Manager forrn of government. A mayor and seven council members are elected from single -member districts. Elections are held the first Saturday in May. 40 30 A Century of Growth 10 0 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Medical services in Georgetown are provided by several agencies, public and private, and a large number of professional individuals. Georgetown Hospital, a 98 -bed full service medical facility with 50 admitting physicians, provides obstetrical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services to the local area. Scott & White is constructing a memorial clinic in northwest Georgetown for out patient services only that will open in late 1997. THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 3 Historic Georgetown The North and South San Gabriel Rivers, winding through the center of Georgetown, have always attracted people to this area. Spanish explorers noted the rivers and creeks here in the 1700s. The Tonkawa Indians and many other tribes chose this area for camp grounds. When pioneer settlers came to Texas, they found this spot where, in 1848, Georgetown was established. At first, Georgetown was a tiny, dusty town made up of shanties and crude log houses. Then, three things brought about monumental changes. First, our location along a major cattle trail heading North to the famous Chisholm Trail brought business and settlers as the cattle industry boomed. Simultaneously, the railroads came to the area. Growth boomed from 1880 to 1910. The downtown buildings were improved or replaced by fine Victorian structures. Most of our present downtown structures were_built_during this golden era in Georgetown's history. About 1920 growth slowed and many years passed with few changes. However, growth surged from the late 1970s to the early 1980s when two major events took place. First, Lake Georgetown was developed by the Army Corp of Engineers for flood control, recreation, and water supply. The lake, now in full operation, has enhanced Georgetown's tourist and recreational capacity and ensures our future water supply. Secondly, Georgetown's participation in the Main Street Program propelled us into a second golden era during which almost all the downtown square and many older homes were restored to their Victorian splendor. Since the early 1980's, Georgetown has been synonymous with "Main Street," a downtown economic development effort administered through the Texas Historical Commission. Over $9 million has been reinvested in our economy through downtown building sales and restoration and public/private beautification efforts. Since early 1982, more than 300 jobs have been created in downtown Georgetown. This unprecedented success has made our community the shining star in the Texas Main Street program and an example for small cities nationwide to follow. It has been the building block for Georgetown's recent economic development gains. THE CITY 4 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 The Georgetown Square is considered by many to be the finest example in the State of a Victorian town square. Our historic square is certainly the magnet that draws people to Georgetown. However, once they're here, people soon realize there's much more to our community. It's a town with a strong identity and people who care about it... people that make sure we never stop trying to enhance both Georgetown's appeal and the lives of those who choose to live here. THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 After all this, it might seem time for Georgetown to rest on its laurels. Not a chance! As the people of Georgetown enter the second decade of Main Street economic development, our successes continue to grow. The historic downtown post office has been saved and restored as city offices, the City and the Georgetown Heritage Society restored the famous Grace Episcopal Church and downtown special events like the Christmas Stroll continue to gain in popularity and status. Main Street Georgetown is moving forward and bettering its solid reputation as a first class tourist destination and shopping center. G Recreation Georgetown offers a wealth of recreation. In Georgetown there are currently thirteen city parks comprising nearly 200 total acres. The parks range from a half -acre neighborhood park to the one hundred -acre city wide San Gabriel Park. The parks include a wide range of equipment including: softball and baseball fields, soccer fields, playground equipment, individual and group picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, a hike and bike trail and three swimming pools. The San Gabriel Park also has a community center, sunken garden, gazebo, football stadium, rodeo area, and a Creative Playscape for children. The Georgetown Recreation Center has a full basketball and volleyball court, two racquetball courts, a game room, weight room, kitchen, conference room and large and small activity rooms. Lake Georgetown, a 1200 -acre lake, is just a few minutes drive from any point in the City. The lake's three recreational areas are ideal for fishing, camping, picnicking and all types of water sports. Maintained by the U. S. Army corps of Engineers, Lake Georgetown also has boat ramps, wilderness hiking trails, recreational vehicle hookups, and a large swimming beach. THE CITY 6 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 There are three local golf courses. Berry Creek Country Club and Georgetown Country Club each offer private 18 hole courses. Southwestern University has a nine hole course open to the public. Cultural Activities Cultural activity thrives in Georgetown. Southwestern University s contribution of quality theater, dance, fine arts and lecture events add a valuable dimension to our cultural life. The Art deco -styled Palace Theater, located on the downtown square, is currently being renovated and rejuvenated by townspeople. The Palace Theater showcases events such as classic movies, singing acts, plays and talent shows. Georgetown always has a full calendar of local events including a fall Antique Show; a Fourth of July celebration with music, food and fireworks; ethnic celebrations; and three major annual events, Christmas Stroll, Mayfair and the Annual Airshow & Fly In. Education Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) serves the City and the surrounding area, having a current enrollment of 6,650 students. The District operates six elementary, two junior high, one senior high and one alternative educational schools. There are also three private schools and one parochial school in the area. The public school system is exceptional in the quality of teachers and programs offered. The performance of GISD students is well above national averages. Georgetown boasts the highest SAT score in the Austin Metro Area. Georgetown has a strong vocational education program beginning in junior high school. On-the-job training away from campus is a vital part of the program. Vocational courses include electronics, business education, drafting, industrial cooperative training, agriculture, food service, homemaking, auto -mechanics, and welding. A Coordinated Vocational Academic Education program is also available for qualified high school students. Under the Tech Prep Program, students earn both high school and college credits while pursuing several vocational careers. THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 7 Georgetown is the home of Southwestern University, a private four-year undergraduate institution, offering a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Established by Methodist pioneers in 1840, Southwestern is Texas' oldest institution of higher learning. The University has a current enrollment of 1,196. Located 10 blocks from the City's central business district, present facilities include some 37 buildings located on approximately 500 acres. SC>t THI ESTHR\ L \ I V RSITt- In 1990 U. S. News and World Report ranked Southwestern the "Best Regional Liberal Arts College in the West", now this magazine lists the university among the finest "National Liberal Arts Colleges" of the nation's 385 regional liberal arts universities. Southwestern has been recognized for superior academic quality and impressive value by New York Times Education Editor Edward B. Fishe in the book "Best Buys in College Education. The Fall Money Guide, "America's Best College Buys" ranks Southwestern as one of the 100 best buys in private higher education. In addition, Southwestern is included in the 1991 edition of 'The National Review Collect Guide: America's 50 Top Liberal Arts Colleges." THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 Georgetown's Top Employers This list of the City's top employers indicates the increasingly diverse nature of the local economy. The City has played a major role in retaining and attracting new employers to the area. Governmental Williamson County 650 City of Georgetown 252 Educational Georgetown Independent School District 1,000 Southwestern University 400 Service Georgetown Hospital 500 GTE Southwest 43 Georgetown Railroad 47 Manufacturing Manitex (Manitwoc Crane) 180 Tessco* 350 Airborne, Inc. 221 Sierra Microwave* 65 Pringle & Associates 60 Aircraft System Manufacturing 40 Bioindustrial Technologies 16 Sabio Engineering 20 House of Hatten 80 Reedholm Instruments, Inc.* 45 Advance Cable Services, LTD.* 32 Triple S Plastics (1997) 100 Retail HEB 200 Wal-Mart 200 Chatsworth Products, Inc. will employee approximately 150 people by 1998. * Assisted through state grants/loan guarantees arranged by and administered by the City. Source: Georgetown Industrial Foundation THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 9 Miscellaneous Statistics Education Attendance Centers 10 Number of students 6,650 Employees (ADOPTED) Full time 252 Part time 33.5 Infrastructure Miles of streets 205 Number of street lights 3,521 Miles of water mains 246 Miles of sanitary sewers 175 Miles of storm sewers 25 Miles of electric distribution lines 230 Annual electric sales - mWh 213,000 Peak demand - mW 52.6 Recreation 8� Culture Number of parks 13 Number of libraries 1 public Number of volumes 60,486 Library circulation 162,409 Library visits 116,839 THE CITY 10 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 ORGANIZATION CITY OF GEORGE'T'OWN Founded in 1848 Functional Structure This chart indicates in graphic form the flow of influence and function within the City. Our residents (shown at the top of the circle), speaking individually and through the many advisory boards (shown in the ovals in the top half of the diagram), affect and control the activities of City government through the elected City Council and Mayor. The Council exerts direct supervision over the City Manger, who in turn supervises the various divisions of the City to achieve the Ends desired by our residents. o5Q` ��rl i D E Planning &Zoning Commission / o Pyr ,O o rP o s S`a�a \as aFyO� �U`\GO05� S1` L°re2 C'C' "ti CC' /SCi A eet Ns G/Jtidt/p (ids/7 CAd dgP teed /coe O AO N 0 3jq'-FEmployee? ,O o rP o s i vedge 0 v (n U cz o `o -2o A PCP O� C'C' "ti CC' /SCi A eet Ns G/Jtidt/p (ids/7 CAd dgP teed /coe y O A'10Ae O� t O AO TOOL ,O o rP o s i vedge 0 v (n U y ' c V Ln.5 'ao c r' A PCP O� C'C' "ti CC' /SCi A eet Ns G/Jtidt/p (ids/7 CAd dgP teed /coe Attorney y O A'10Ae O� t � Ce �t/es ti MAYOR N T---- �S �karn,- Boary rs � C Ge On t Og & eau B t/�s�to o sP s�o oard rs ^dy 610 d^O' Leo Wood CITY COUNCIL Ferd Tonn Mayor Pro Tern George Arroyos Lee Bain Charles Burson Shelley Davis Susan Hoyt Dick Vincent Bob Hart CITY MANAGER City Secretary Administration OPerations Tr Prevention aining/Ernergenc Management y i orme.�.-- ti Manav SeN*Ices Information'braN pabllc l' c o c o THE CITY 12 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 o u � aou Municipal i vedge 0 v (n U y ' c V Ln.5 'ao c r' _ E � mw •� v cit co . 0 Attorney U' Q a -gym y L ti `c.5 pec `e5 ami 5 e4��`ae�oc � OAz Qai eat�Ci\ eco THE CITY 12 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 Service Orientation Structure At the heart or bull's eye of the diagram below are the City's residents, the main focus of the City's activities and the customers of its services. Directly adjacent to the bull's eye are those employment positions with the most direct contact with the residents. The further each ring is from the center, the less direct contact with the public by those positions listed within those rings. These "rings of relative importance" are used by City management to focus customer service training efforts. Management Services Development Services Information Resources Parks & Recreation Finance & Administration Police Services Community Owned Utilities Fire Services THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 13 Budgeted Number of Employees The City will add 26 full-time positions in 1996/97 to respond to the rapid growth. The positions added are spread among all divisions and include direct service positions as well as limited additional administrative support to increase the efficiency of direct service positions. Despite the addition of staff, the residents per city employee have increased from 83 per employee in 1990 to 91 per employee in 1996. The detailed personnel schedule is located in the Reference section on page 333. THE CITY 14 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 ENDS & MEANS CITY OF GEORGETOWN Founded in 1848 Explanation of Ends & Means A broad based group of Georgetown citizens, elected and appointed City Officials, and City staff joined together to create the Georgetown Century Plan. The Century Plan is a comprehensive strategic plan that documents and formalizes the process by which Georgetown will strive to enhance its quality of life. The foundation of the Century Plan is its Mission Statement and a set of End Statements which are divided into 14 policy areas. The Mission Statement is a broad statement of purpose. The End Statements, under each of 14 policy areas, support the Mission Statement by further defining it. Ends describe, in specific terms, desired end -states. The End Statements are the vision of Georgetown at its very best. Ends provide the answer to the fundamental question: Why does the City government of the City of Georgetown exist? The City government exists to ensure that a strong, viable system is in place to make continual advancement toward achieving the desired end -states. Ends represent the ultimate target at which all activities of the Cityare aimed. The City of Georgetown has implemented the Century Plan through the adoption and use of a governance model. The governance model is an advanced approach to Council operations which provides for Council to set policies and Ends. The Means for accomplishing these Ends is the responsibility of the City Manager and his staff. As long as Council defined "executive limitations" are not broached, the City's staff is able to use its best efforts and judgement to perform the Means to accomplish the Ends. The City Council has adopted a formal governance policy guiding this process. The City staff and elected and appointed City Officials rely upon the Ends to provide direction and guidance for recommending and authorizing the expenditure of public funds. Each year, when the Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) of the Century Plan is prepared, it is prepared around the 14 policy areas and supporting End Statements which are outlined in the Century Plan. The Century Plan - Policy Plan Element (the Ends portion of the Century Plan) was revised during 1995/96. The revision incorporates citizen defined Ends from the Functional Plans adopted to date (Development Services, Economic Development, Parks & Recreation and Facilities & Services) and clarifies existing End statements included in the Annual Operating Plan. As part of the revision, each Policy area was defined with a broad Policy End. Specific Council and citizen direction given in each area are now called Focus Ends. This term is used because these statements focus staff efforts in accomplishing the Policy Ends. The Annual Operating Plan Element specifically defines the methods or processes by which the City Manager and City staff will go about achieving the desired end -states for each policy area. The methods or processes by which the desired end -states are achieved are called Means. The Annual Operating Plan Element is a detailed look at each operational area, or department, within the City and its own unique set of Means. Not all Ends are addressed in each Annual Operating Plan element. The priority of each Policy area and Ends are set by the Council at its June budget retreat. The pages that follow in this section provide an overview of the City's Mission Statement with its supporting Ends categorized under their respective policy areas. Means to each of the Ends are detailed in the Division/Department pages found later in this document. THE CITY 16 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 Mission Statement The Mission of the City of Georgetown is to initiate action which will preserve and enhance the quality of life and Georgetown's unique character by preparing for the future through the: • Preservation of Georgetown's rich heritage and natural resources; • Promotion of well-planned development, cost effective professional management and competent, friendly services; and • Protection of its citizens, the environment and all other assets. The "Ends" Statements ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Policy End 1.0 Georgetown's economy is self-sustaining through diversified growth, a broad tax base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation, enhanced business opportunity and job creation. Focus End 1.1 Existing undeveloped sites in Georgetown are put to beneficial use. Focus End 1.2 Georgetown recruits small to mid-sized commercial/industrial firms from all areas of the .J production process (i.e., research and development, assembly, production, distribution, warehousing, and retailing). J Focus End 1.3 The City, the Georgetown Industrial Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and local business and industry work together to promote an aggressive commercial/industrial retention and expansion program. DFocus End 1.4 Georgetown attracts spinoff companies from major employers in the region. D Focus End 1.5 Georgetown minimizes the number of employees it exports to surrounding labor markets. Focus End 1.6 The City seeks funding resources to assist in training or retraining of the local labor pool. J Focus End 1.7 The City provides financial and nonfinancial incentives to promote economic development. Focus End 1.8 The downtown is an economically viable component of the retail and business J community. J Focus End 1.9 All citizens actively participate in local trade and commerce. _) Focus End 1.10 The City actively cooperates with merchants and business associations to promote J trade and commerce within the local community. —� Focus End 1.11 The tourism industry in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while preserving the community's small-town charm. —� THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 17 .J EDUCATION Policy End 2.0 Diverse and comprehensive educational opportunities are available through public and private cooperative efforts. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION Policy End 3.0 The physical qualities that make Georgetown attractive are protected. Focus End 3.1 Georgetown's water resources system provides a sufficient water supply of high quality to meet future City needs, to meet economic development and recreational requirements, and to conserve wildlife. FACILITIES AND SERVICES Policy End 4.0 The City provides for the safety of its citizens and supports the responsive delivery of coordinated services by the City and other public agencies. Focus End 4.1 The City centralizes and co -locates services on existing City -owned property whenever possible. Focus End 4.2 The City has a high level of employee satisfaction and retention. Focus End 4.3 Georgetown Public Library's information and collections are accessible to all citizens. Focus End 4.4 The Georgetown Public Library has a collection development budget which equals the national per capita for library expenditures in a comparable population category. Focus End 4.5 The Georgetown Public Library's resources are expanded through partnerships with a variety of organizations, including non-profit, corporations, governments, schools and community groups. Focus End 4.6 The City provides appropriate, well managed information technology and.services that support city operations and citizen access to information. Focus End 4.7 There is trust and harmony between the City's public safety providers and all segments of the community. Focus End 4.8 Georgetown is effective at resolving issues related to crime, disorder and fear of crime. Focus End 4.9 Georgetown's fire protection is adequate and equitable throughout the City. Focus End 4.10 Georgetown is prepared to respond to large scale natural and technological emergencies. Focus End 4.11 Public safety services are provided to adjacent areas outside of the City limits through contractual agreements with other government organizations, ensuring equitable and efficient coordination of services. Focus End 4.12 Public safety services have a high level of citizen and volunteer involvement. THE CITY 18 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 Focus End 4.13 The City is safe from animal threat, provides attractive and humane animal accommodations, and encourages the adoption of animals. FINANCE Policy End 5.0 All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient business -like manner and sufficient financial resources for both short-term and long-term needs are provided. Focus End 5.1 Each utility system is a self -supported operation that provides a desirable and affordable level of service. Focus End 5.2 The City investigates the privatization of each City operation, as appropriate. Focus End 5.3 The City's utility rates are competitive with surrounding communities and with the statewide and national averages for comparable utility systems. Focus End 5.4 The tax rate is reasonable and fair and does not hinder economic development. Focus End 5.5 The City has a method for funding street and streetscape improvements. Focus End 5.6 The City pursues all federal and state grant programs which would benefit the City. GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Policy End 6.0 A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations. Focus End 6.1 All citizens actively participate in governmental functions. Focus End 6.2 The City develops and coordinates service delivery policies with Williamson County, the Georgetown Independent School District and other organizations that provide services to Georgetown. Focus End 6.3 The City is a strong and visible participant in developing comprehensive solutions to issues of concern on a regional level. GROWTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Policy End 7.0 Georgetown's land uses support economic, cultural and social activities for all residents, businesses and organizations; and the City's development process encourages new and infill development. Focus End 7.1 The City's regulations implement the Policy Ends and provide the opportunity to seek change with reasonable effort and expense. Focus End 7.2 Annexation procedures and standards benefit the community. THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 19 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Policy End 8.0 Comprehensive, affordable health and human services are available through public and private organizations. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Policy End 9.0 Prehistoric, historic, and cultural resources are preserved, protected and promoted. HOUSING Policy End 10.0 The City cooperates with builders, developers and property owners to provide safe and adequate housing opportunities for all citizens. RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Policy End 11.0 All citizens actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities. Focus End 11.1 The City maintains and upgrades existing parks and constructs new parks through a diversified funding and acquisition program. Focus End 11.2 The City's park facilities and recreational programs meet the leisure needs of citizens. Focus End 11.3 Georgetown has an attractive and coordinated system of hike and bike trails. Focus End 11.4 The City has recreational programs targeting those who are physically or otherwise challenged. Focus End 11.5 The City has an ongoing process for recreational needs assessment and program evaluation. Focus End 11.6 The City has in-house capability in horticulture. Focus End 11.7 The City encourages the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue to make Lake Georgetown water and land resources available to the community and to be responsive to the community's expanding and changing needs. Focus End 11.8 The City has greenbelts along the tributaries (e.g. Smith Branch, Pecan Branch, and Berry Creek) that feed into the San Gabriel River. Focus End 11.9 The City has joint venture development and use agreements with other recreational providers for existing facilities and/or for future development. TRANSPORTATION Policy End 12.0 Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the community, and adequately serves the needs of individuals. THE CITY 20 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996197 Focus End 12.1 The City maintains a Transportation Functional Plan that includes all modes of transportation. Focus End 12.2 The City supports an area -wide transportation effort through coordination with other public and private organizations. Focus End 12.3 The City has sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the City, especially around and between schools and parks. Focus End 12.4 The City supports private transportation services in the community. Focus End 12.5 The City has continuous frontage roads along Interstate Highway 35 through Georgetown. Focus End 12.6 The Georgetown Municipal Airport is an integral part of the transportation system and business activity of the community. Focus End 12.7 There is direct public access to the area east and west of the Georgetown Municipal Airport runways. URBAN DESIGN Policy End 13.0 Georgetown has a positive, identifiable image and an attractive appearance. UTILITIES / ENERGY Policy End 14.0 Georgetown's utility systems provide safe and reliable service which meets the needs of all citizens and promotes the economic health of the community. Focus End 14.1 Customers of the City's electric utility have a range of choices with respect to rates, service levels and power supply options. Focus End 14.2 Water and wastewater services exceed state and federal standards and are provided to a all certified areas. Focus End 14.3 The stormwater drainage system efficiently and effectively protects the health and safety of Georgetown's residents and minimizes the negative effects of standing water and urban runoff. Focus End 14.4 The City uses available and emerging alternative energy sources when beneficial. Focus End 14.5 The City's utility policies and practices promote and encourage the protection and conservation of Georgetown's environment and natural resources. Focus End 14.6 Franchised utilities provide adequate services for all citizens. THE CITY ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97 21 Annual Operating Plan Preparation The City of Georgetown's operating and capital budget is the annual portion of the Georgetown Century Plan. The City establishes time lines for the adoption of the Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) through the provisions of the Century Plan. The budget process and schedule of development is designed to fit within the Charter mandate and to allow for active and early participation by the City Council, citizens and staff. The process begins in January with an Annual Evaluation Report of the previous fiscal year and recommended revisions to the Century Plan for new projects and changing conditions submitted by divisions to the City Manager. The City Manager prepares a report for review and comment by the City's citizen boards and commissions. The City's Century Plan Ends (goals), the citizen and staff comments, and preliminary revenue and economic forecasts are used by City Council at its annual retreat in early June to set priorities (Means) for -the coming budget year and. beyond. The Ends and Means and on-going projects are used by the City Manager and staff to prepare the recommended budget during June, July and August. The City Manager submits the proposed Annual Operating Plan for addressing the Council's priorities in late August. Upon adoption in September, the Georgetown Century Plan is amended for the new Annual Operating Plan which includes planned accomplishments (Means) as well as appropriated expenditures. 1996197 Budget Preparation Schedule Staff Budget Workshop I Annual Council Retreat Annual Operating Plan Prepared With Revenue & Economic Projections Council Budget Work Sessions & Public Hearings I I I I I I Council Approval of Annual Operating Plan I I I I Annual Operating Plan Implemention Prepare & Publish Adopted Plan Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug70!ct Nov Dec THE CITY 22 ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN ELEMENT 1996/97