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Discussion of Participatory Budgeting Processes
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Contact Person/Dept: Erica Melton/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/04/2022)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer (02/04/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) discuss participatory budgeting (PB) for future budget process calendars.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
At its December 8th Meeting, the FAC requested to agendize discussion of Participatory Budgeting (PB) as a process for future budget calendars in the City. PB is a citizen engagement process through which community members decide how to allocate a portion of a public budget.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact from discussion of this item.
ATTACHMENTS
None
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That the FAC:
1. Hold discussion regarding participatory budgeting processes.