City Budget Process
2023 City Budget Process
The 2023 Proposed Budget is ready for your review! The proposed budget will be presented to City Council at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 21. Residents are welcome to make comments and view the presentation at City Hall or on Zoom (Zoom link posted here on Thursday, November 17), provide comment on Wheat Ridge Speaks (starting Friday, November 18), or view on Wheat Ridge Channel 8 or YouTube. We welcome questions and comments!
If you have a general question or comment, feel free to leave it in the Questions box in the second tab below and we'll get back to you. Your opinions are very important to us and we are grateful for your participation in this process.
Thank you for your participation and feedback!
2023 City Budget Process
The 2023 Proposed Budget is ready for your review! The proposed budget will be presented to City Council at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 21. Residents are welcome to make comments and view the presentation at City Hall or on Zoom (Zoom link posted here on Thursday, November 17), provide comment on Wheat Ridge Speaks (starting Friday, November 18), or view on Wheat Ridge Channel 8 or YouTube. We welcome questions and comments!
If you have a general question or comment, feel free to leave it in the Questions box in the second tab below and we'll get back to you. Your opinions are very important to us and we are grateful for your participation in this process.
Thank you for your participation and feedback!
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2023 City Budget Ideas
7 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.The City of Wheat Ridge wants to hear from you! Would you like to see more investment in 2023 in things like crime prevention? Building inspections? Public information? Recreation programming? Let us know your ideas!
Please share your thoughts below on how the City can dedicate specific funding in 2023 and beyond.
Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team9 months agoInvest in safe biking and walking infrastructure throughout the city
Please see letter submitted to City Council with ideas for upcoming investments in improving our biking and walking infrastructure.
0 comment0MichelleM10 months agoI would like to see more staff in the Building/ Permitting Department
We are extremely frustrated that our sewer EMERGENCY has been sitting in the Design Review phase for over 5 weeks now. The main floor of my home is unusable because of the plumbing repairs that are waiting on approval from the city. This is not an acceptable time frame. Please either increase the size of your staff, or create some hierarchy system where emergency situations can be addressed in a prioritized manner.
1 comment0JR9 months agoBicycle and pedestrian friendly community that sets the standard for front range
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Attractiveness of Wheat Ridge
10 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.A recent resident survey found that 59% of residents consider the physical attractiveness of Wheat Ridge as a whole excellent or good. We can do better! Do you think Wheat Ridge is a physically attractive City? Are there particular areas that are less attractive to you? What ideas do you have to improve the physical attractiveness of our city? Tell us your ideas here and show your support for other ideas by giving them the thumbs up. Feel free to upload pictures of examples you like from other communities. Learn more about the biannual Resident Survey.
apesnoalmost 2 years agoBusiness beautification - commercial corridors
Many one-story strip commercial corridors in Wheat Ridge could use some sprucing up. Some strip malls look derelict or closed. The individual businesses would benefit from efforts to improve these commercial areas. City could work with owners on improvements and ensure code is followed.
0 comment1TKalmost 2 years agoReplace about a dozen trees that were planted on 39th between approx Ames and Harlan about five years ago that have subsequently died out.
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Youth Programming & Services
10 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.In the 2021 Resident Survey, you identified Youth Programming and Services as something that is important to you! We want to help address this need, so we are hoping to hear from you about WHAT types of programs and services you want to see and experience. Share your ideas below!
apesnoover 1 year agoProvide paid internships for youth with City offices
Provide a paid-internship program with the City high-school students. Students should have a structured experience with shadowing/mentoring, learning about City budget, departments, and potentially develop a presentation/project.
0 comment0whyflyguyalmost 2 years ago2-4 free recreation center visits each month for children under the age of 18.
I think that general (non-specialty class or program) rec center admission should be free for children under the age of 18. While I realize that Wheat Ridge may not have the resources to provide this, perhaps we can start with giving each child 2 to 4 free visits each month.
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Key Dates
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July 25 2022
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August 15 2022
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August 22 2022
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September 26 2022
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November 21 2022
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November 28 2022
Important Links
2023 City Budget Process
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July 25, 2022: Community Partners Grant Program Recommendations to City Council
City Budget Process has finished this stageEach year, a committee comprised of Wheat Ridge residents reviews funding requests from non profit agencies that enrich the lives of those who live, work and play in Wheat Ridge. On July 25, City Council provided consensus to include the 2023 funding recommendations from the Community Partners Grant Program Committee in the 2023 Proposed Budget document. Watch the Community Partners Grant Program Committee presentation here.
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August 15, 2022: Partner Agency Budget Request at City Council
City Budget Process has finished this stageThe City typically provides funding to three partner agencies in the annual budget. The agencies are the Carnation Festival, Wheat Ridge Business District and Localworks. At the August 15 City Council Study Session, each organization presented their 2023 funding request to City Council. Watch the August 15 Study Session here.
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November 21, 2022: 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation to City Council
City Budget Process is currently at this stageOn October 17, 2022, City Manager Patrick Goff and his leadership team will present the 2023 Budget to City Council. Following a detailed presentation, City Council asks questions and considers the total funding request. Find out how to watch and participate.
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November 28, 2022: City Council Formally Considers 2023 City Budget
this is an upcoming stage for City Budget ProcessAt the November 28 regular business meeting, City Council will formally take action on the 2023 Budget in an official public hearing. Council can vote to adopt the proposed budget as presented or an amended version that includes additional or reduced appropriations. Find out how to view and participate.
FAQs
- How is the City funded?
- If property tax revenues only comprise 3% of overall revenues, where does my property tax go?
- How much do I pay in sales tax in Wheat Ridge?
- How much does it cost to run the City?
- Besides the General Fund, what other funds are included in the City's budget?
- How can I have my say in the budget process?