1. City of North Vancouver May 2004 1 CURA Participatory Budgeting Project Financial Planning at the City of North Vancouver

2. May 2004 2 City of North Vancouver Population: 42,000 Area: 5 sq KM Vancouver’s North Shore – 10 blocks East & West of Lonsdale,from the water to the highway GVRD Regional town centre

3. City of North Vancouver May 2004 3 City of North Vancouver Community Charter – Part 6 Public process for development of financial plan Section 166. A council must undertake a process of public consultation regarding the proposed financial plan before it is adopted.

4. City of North Vancouver May 2004 4 Public Participation in the Budget Cycle  Series of public meetings  Facilitated focus groups  Random survey of 300 residents (Ipsos - Reid) plus self-selected survey  Public involvement on specific projects  Open houses  Neighborhood surveys

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7. City of North Vancouver May 2004 7 Program Based Budgeting Establish Broad Goals Develop Approaches to Achieve Goals Develop a Budget Consistent with goals Evaluate performance and Make Adjustments

8. City of North Vancouver May 2004 8 Source of Funds at City of North Vancouver (Operating Budget 2004 Year)

9. City of North Vancouver May 2004 9 Operating Budget (2004 Year) Total $57,163

10. City of North Vancouver May 2004 10 Use of Funds at City of North Vancouver (Operating Budget 2004 Year)

11. City of North Vancouver May 2004 11 Operating Budget (2004 Year) Total $57,163

12. City of North Vancouver May 2004 12 Capital Plan 2004 -2013 Projected 10 Year Capital Plan: 2004-2013 2003-2012 Total Capital Expenditures $173.1 $178.8 Total City Funding available $155.8 $153.8 Contributions 16.8 15.9 Shortfall 1.0 9.1 Total $173.1 $178.8

13. City of North Vancouver May 2004 13 Capital Budget (2004 – 2013 10 Years) Total $173,155

14. City of North Vancouver May 2004 14 Key Factors Affecting the Budget Operating:  Services are well-established and highly valued  Services are labour-intensive (70% of costs are for labour)  Sustainability: Density, Environmental Leadership, Keep taxes low

15. City of North Vancouver May 2004 15 Key Factors Affecting the Budget Capital:  Economic/Social Redevelopment  High land prices  Changing Community  Desires of Council

16. City of North Vancouver May 2004 16 Model for Public Participation Council wants public input, but Council wants to make the decisions.