To amend City Code § 12-11, concerning the deadline for submission of budget to Council, for the purpose of changing the deadline for submission from March 27 to March 11.

This ordinance, Ordinance No. 2025-283, amends City Code § 12-11 to change the deadline for the Mayor's submission of the proposed budget to the City Council. The deadline will move from March 27 to March 11 annually. An exception is made for years following an election where a new Mayor is elected; in those cases, the deadline remains March 27. This change is intended to allow for earlier public hearings, improved collaboration between the Administration and Council, and more time for public engagement and deliberation on the budget.

Residents will have an earlier opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed city budget due to the revised submission deadline of March 11.

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