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Council approves OpenGov budget format while keeping PDF; staff to explore bulk data export
Summary
Cupertino council received a demonstration of the city’s new OpenGov budget publication, approved staff recommendations to adopt the OpenGov format while continuing to maintain the adopted PDF version, and asked staff to investigate options for exporting raw datasets in bulk.
Cupertino — The City Council voted unanimously to accept staff’s recommendations to publish the city budget in the OpenGov online format while keeping the adopted PDF version available for residents who prefer it.
Staff showed a short video and live demonstration of the OpenGov “stories” publication, which mirrors the adopted PDF and adds interactive filters and downloadable tables for individual datasets. Alexis Chu, the budget intern credited for the presentation voiceover, helped convert the city’s existing budget content into the OpenGov format.
Council members asked whether the city can provide a single bulk export of all raw data. Staff said the OpenGov configuration currently permits dataset‑by‑dataset exports but not a one‑click full dataset download; they committed to working with OpenGov and the city’s auditors to explore whether an all‑in‑one raw data export is feasible.
Why it matters: OpenGov’s interactive view makes budget line items easier to navigate for residents and journalists, while the retained PDF ensures continuity for users and for tools that rely on the static document. Council prioritized transparency but signaled interest in improved machine‑readable access to the entire budget.
