FY 2011 Budget (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)

As the City begins the FY 2011 budget process, it is important the material and information is available for the public.  This page will serve as the FY 2011 Budget page, and will be home to planning documents, key dates, and other pertinent information as we move through the FY 2011 budget.  Updates will be made regularly so please check back often.

FY 2011 Budget Public Input

The City of Alexandria expects Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 to be another challenging year based on early economic forecasts. As the City begins the budget process, we would like your input regarding the FY 2011 Operating Budget and Capitol Improvement Program.

• Online - Post your comments and read what others have to say.
• Email - Submit your comments and input on the FY 2011 Budget via email.

FY 2011 Budget Process

• FY 2011 Interactive Budget Assumptions Model
  The model allows users to test the long-range effects of changes to revenue assumptions, expenditure assumptions, and tax rates on the City's long-term financial situation.  This model was developed in advance of the FY 2011 budget retreat in November 2009 and includes the most current projections through October 2009.

• FY 2011 City Council Budget Retreat
  The Alexandria City Council invites residents to join them for the annual City Council Budget Retreat on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the T&ES and Recreation Maintenance Operations Facilities, 2900 Business Center Drive. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City’s economic outlook, and priorities for the FY 2011 budget.
  • Agenda
  • Background Materials
    • Summary of Outlook 
    • Real Estate Assessment Outlook 
    • Revenue Outlook for FY 10 and FY 11 
    • Current Services Budget Outlook 
    • Schools Operating Budget Outlook 
    • Schools CIP Outlook 
    • City Expenditure Options and Potential Service Impacts 
    • Compensation and Benefits Issues 
    • BFAAC Report on Watson Wyatt Study
    • Staff Responses to FY 2010 BFAAC Report 
    • City CIP Overview 
    • FY 2011 Revenue Options 
    • Real Estate Disposition Update & Add on Comm. Real Estate Tax for Transportation Funding 
    • Stormwater Utility Fee 
    • Budget Process and Guidance for FY 2011 
  • Retreat Presentation