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Council adopted the 2022 Budget on October 11, 2021. View the Proposed Budget and check back in early December to see the final adopted version. No substantial changes were made between the Proposed and Adopted versions. An important part of the budget process is hearing from you, Wheat Ridge residents, about the priorities, programs and services that are most important to you. While the 2022 Budget Process has concluded, please continue to participate in the following activities:
Give Us Your Ideas! - In thefirst tab below, we are looking for your ideas on how we can best address specific areas that were identified as opportunities for improvement in this year's Resident Survey, such as City Attractiveness and Youth Programming. Let us know what you're thinking so we can dedicate the best resources.
Questions & Comments - If you have a general question or comment, feel free to leave it in the Questions box in the third tab below and we'll get back to you. Is there an "Idea" topic we missed? Let us know! Your opinions are very important to us and we are grateful for your participation in this process.
While developing the 2022 Budget, we specifically asked you your opinion about increasing recreation-related user fees to better align with our service sustainability model. The majority of respondents were supportive of moving forward with modest fee increases for facility rentals, field rentals and facility usage fees. Thank you for your feedback.
Many of you recently contributed feedback though different community engagement efforts, such as the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program, the Resident Survey, and Sustainable Wheat Ridge. Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughts. Your input was taken into consideration while constructing the 2022 budget.
To check out the 2022 Proposed Budget, look at the Budget in Brief in the Helpful Documents section of this page. If you are a real budget fan, check out the full budget document. Thank you for your participation and feedback!
Council adopted the 2022 Budget on October 11, 2021. View the Proposed Budget and check back in early December to see the final adopted version. No substantial changes were made between the Proposed and Adopted versions. An important part of the budget process is hearing from you, Wheat Ridge residents, about the priorities, programs and services that are most important to you. While the 2022 Budget Process has concluded, please continue to participate in the following activities:
Give Us Your Ideas! - In thefirst tab below, we are looking for your ideas on how we can best address specific areas that were identified as opportunities for improvement in this year's Resident Survey, such as City Attractiveness and Youth Programming. Let us know what you're thinking so we can dedicate the best resources.
Questions & Comments - If you have a general question or comment, feel free to leave it in the Questions box in the third tab below and we'll get back to you. Is there an "Idea" topic we missed? Let us know! Your opinions are very important to us and we are grateful for your participation in this process.
While developing the 2022 Budget, we specifically asked you your opinion about increasing recreation-related user fees to better align with our service sustainability model. The majority of respondents were supportive of moving forward with modest fee increases for facility rentals, field rentals and facility usage fees. Thank you for your feedback.
Many of you recently contributed feedback though different community engagement efforts, such as the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program, the Resident Survey, and Sustainable Wheat Ridge. Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughts. Your input was taken into consideration while constructing the 2022 budget.
To check out the 2022 Proposed Budget, look at the Budget in Brief in the Helpful Documents section of this page. If you are a real budget fan, check out the full budget document. Thank you for your participation and feedback!
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.
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!
July 19, 2021: Outside Agency Committee Recommendations to City Council
City Budget Process has finished this stage
Each 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 19, City Council provided consensus to include the 2022 funding recommendations from the Outside Agency Committee in the 2022 Proposed Budget document. Watch the Outside Agency Committee presentation here.
August 16, 2021: Partner Agency Budget Request at City Council
City Budget Process has finished this stage
The 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 16 City Council Study Session, each organization will present their 2022 funding request to City Council. Find out how to watch and participate.
September 20, 2021: 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation to City Council
City Budget Process has finished this stage
On September 20, 2021, City Manager Patrick Goff and his leadership team will present the 2022 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.
October 11, 2021: City Council Formally Considers 2022 City Budget
City Budget Process is currently at this stage
At the October 11 regular business meeting, City Council will formally take action on the 2022 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 watch and participate.