Budget

Mayor’s Budget Message—Fiscal Year 2008-09

TO: The Budget Committee and the Citizens of Beaverton:

As required by Chapter 294, Sections 294.305 to 294.520 of Oregon Revised Statutes and Chapter V, Section 19 subsection H of the Beaverton City Charter, I submit the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

This is the sixteenth year of my administration, and we have prepared a quality budget document for the Budget Committee and the Citizens of Beaverton. The budget focuses on continuing our enhanced law enforcement and citizen safety activities, maintaining the City’s stable financial position, expanding the public’s understanding and involvement in our city government, supporting City sustainability efforts, and providing excellent customer service to Beaverton citizens.

The proposed budget continues the goals established by the Council. You will find references to these goals throughout the budget document. The goals are:

• Preserve and enhance our sense of community.
• Use City resources efficiently to ensure long-term financial stability.
• Continue to plan for, improve and maintain the City’s infrastructure.
• Provide responsive, cost effective service to the community.
• Assure a safe and healthy community.
• Manage growth and respond to change consistent with maintaining a livable, full-service city.
• Maintain Beaverton as a regional leader in cooperative efforts with other agencies and organizations.
• Provide and support a highly qualified and motivated City work force.

Complete Mayor’s Budget Message (Fiscal Year 2008-09) (PDF)

Mayor’s Budget Message (08-09)

Budget Priorities

Budget Committee

2008 Budget Document

Financial Reports