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Committee previews streamlined 2025 budget narrative and schedule; staff sets rules for required explanations
Summary
Staff previewed a condensed 2025 budget narrative template focusing on change, adding photos, 3–5 responsibility bullets, color-coded budget changes, and a disclosure threshold: any change over 5% and $5,000 must be explained. The committee agreed on schedule for October–November review and public hearing logistics.
WAUWATOSA — Finance and communications staff presented a revised template for the 2025 city budget narrative and a proposed schedule for October–November committee and council review.
Staff said the new template aims to be brief and focused on year‑to‑year changes rather than extensive background material. Changes include the option to add a photo to department narratives, a short (3–5 bullet) responsibilities section, preserved…
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