Be Heard at Public Hearings and Through an Online Survey
Opportunities for the community to help the city prioritize what matters most continue in November as the Mayor and Council work on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
A public hearing, part of the Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, will give community members their next chance to provide in-person input for development of the operating budget and Capital Improvements Program for FY 2019, which begins July 1.
Upcoming Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Calendar
Nov. 13 Budget Public Hearing
Nov. 20 Mayor and Council Budget Survey Results and Priorities Work Session
Dec. 11 Water and Sewer Rate Presentation
Jan. 8 Water and Sewer Rate Public Hearing
Feb. 26 Presentation of FY 2019 Proposed Budget
March 5 Mayor and Council Budget Work Session
March 19 Budget Public Hearing
April 9 Budget Public Hearing
April 13 Budget Public Record Closes
April 23 Mayor and Council Budget Work Session
May 14 Adoption of the FY 2019 Budget
Anyone wishing to testify at a public hearing should call 240-314-8280 before 4 p.m. on the hearing date to have their names placed on the speakers’ list.
An online survey allows community members to choose their budget priorities and offer suggestions, including for increasing revenue, reducing or modifying current services, decreasing costs, and improving operational efficiencies. Staff will compile online submissions and periodically submit them for the Mayor and Council’s review and consideration.
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to adopt the FY 2019 budget in May. For more information and a link to the budget survey, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/budget or call the Finance Department at 240-314-8400.