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Committee debates moving capital‑budget deadline earlier to align with operating budget
Summary
Committee members discussed whether to require capital-budget proposals earlier in the cycle (proposals ranged from December 31 to March 15) to avoid rushed spending; staff were asked to consult the current manager and peer jurisdictions and return with calendars and feasibility for next week's work session.
The Charter Review Committee examined whether Augusta should require capital‑budget submissions earlier in the fiscal cycle to give departments adequate time to complete capital projects and reduce the pressure of spending deadlines.
A participant asked directly about the capital‑budget date and referenced a response from Tim Shurer; multiple members suggested March 31 is the current practice, while others said March 15…
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