Creating Baseline Budgets
The Budget Office and Departments set baseline budgets.
Feb - Apr Forecasts and Guidance
The Budget Office and the department of Finance and Administrative Services develop forecasts and give budget guidance.
Apr - May Budget Issue Papers
Departments develop and submit Budget Issue Papers (BIPs.)
May - Jun
Review and Feedback
The Budget and Mayor's Offices review BIPs and provide feedback to departments.
Jun - Jul Departments Submit Budget Requests
Departments finalize and their submit their budget requests.
Jun -Jul Mayor Delivers Proposed Budget
The city receives a revenue forecast, the Budget and Mayor's Offices review, balance, finalize and deliver their proposed budget to Seattle City Council.
Late Sept Council Begins Budget Process
The City Council holds public hearings and discusses changes to the Mayor's proposed budget.
Oct
Public Hearing #1
The public provides feedback on the budget in Council Chambers.
October 5 @ 5:30pm Public Hearing #2
The public provides feedback on the budget in Council Chambers.
October 25 @ 5:30pm Council Adopts Budget
Seattle City Council votes on changes to the proposed budget and adopts the final version.
Nov