FY1998 Tampa Reports to the People

The Budget Process

The City of Tampa budget development is a year round process. It begins with each new fiscal year. During the first quarter, initial revenue and expense estimates are prepared by the Budget Department. The Mayor and the Departments develop their service and delivery objectives and anticipated funding levels during the second quarter.

Target budgets are then finalized in April. Departments undertake the task of preparing a working budget that is within the targeted amount. By June all budgets must be ready in order to be reviewed by the Mayor.

A finalized version is drafted for presentation to City Council. During September, Public Hearings are held at which time changes can be made by the Council. A new budget for the upcoming fiscal year is approved by the City Council. On October 1st the new fiscal year starts and the process begins again!

Citizens with questions about the budget process may contact James Stefan, Budget Officer via E-mail.

Or by U.S. mail at:
306 E. Jackson St. 8E
Tampa, FL 33602

Or by Fax at (813) 274-7327

A message from the City Council Chairman:
Ronnie Mason, District Two
The Tampa City Council holds several workshops and public hearings each year in an effort to receive public comment on the proposed budget. Community Development Block Clubs, Neighborhood Associations, and the general public are welcome to attend these public hearings to comment on how your dollars should be spent. We hope that you have found this report informative and welcome your future participation in your local government.

Joe Greco, District One
Public Safety Committee: Responsible for all matters presented to the City Council involving the Police and Fire Departments.

Scott Paine, District Seven
Transportation Committee: Responsible for all matters presented to Council dealing with Transportation issues, Parking and Traffic Engineering.

Bob Buckhorn, District Three
Building & Zoning Committee: Responsible for Zoning matters and Code Amendments within the City, all land transactions, and matters relating to Housing and Development.

Gwen Miller, District Five Parks
Recreation & Cultural Services: Responsible for all matters presented to the City Council relating to the operation of the Convention Center, Tampa Theatre, Tampa Museum of Art, Parks Department and the Recreation Department.

	Rudy Fernandez, District Four Chairman Pro Tem Finance Committee: Responsible for all matters presented to the City Council involving the Departments of Revenue, Legal, Civil Service and Cable Communications.
Charlie Miranda, District Six (Not Pictured) Public Works Committee: Responsible for all matters presented to the City Council relating to the operation of the Water, Solid Waste, Public Works, and Sanitary Sewers Departments.
District Representation District One, Two and Three are at-large districts, as they represent all of the City of Tampa. Districts Four, Five, Six and Seven are represented individually. District map