Postponed to 08/17/2023 - City Council - Budget Retreat

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE Meeting Agenda City Council - Budget Retreat Wednesday, August 16, 2023 8:00 AM Ruthe Jackson Center and Thursday, August 17, 2023 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy. Grand Prairie, TX The meeting will be held at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy., Grand Prairie, Texas, and the Mayor or presiding member will be physically present. Council members may be participating remotely via video conference. CALL TO ORDER STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation & Discussion on FY 2023/2024 Proposed Budget, including: • Budget Calendar • Assumptions • Economic Summary • Property and Sales Taxes • Overview of the budget for all operating funds • Overview of the General Fund budget • New Budgetary Requests • Department Highlights, including: o Utility Services Rates and Budget o Solid Waste Rates and Budget o Fire Department o Police Department o Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department • Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Overview • City Council Priorities and Community Projects • Strategic Planning • City Council Travel Policy (Operating Budgets reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 07/17/2023, 07/31,2023, and 08/09/2023) EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following: City Council - Budget Retreat – August 16 & 17, 2023 Page 1 of 2 (1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” (2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” (4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” City Council also reserves the right to discuss any agenda item in closed session when authorized by the above referenced provisions. Any final action will be taken during open session. RECONVENE MEETING - DAY 2 - AUGUST 17, 2023 8:00 A.M. The meeting will resume and Presentations not covered on Day 1 will be discussed on Day 2. ADJOURNMENT Certification In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council meeting agenda was prepared and posted August 11, 2023. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary The Grand Prairie City Hall is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call 972-237-8035 or email GPCitySecretary@gptx.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. City Council - Budget Retreat – August 16 & 17, 2023 Page 2 of 2