Budget and Financial Planning
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The City's budget provides a framework for delivering essential services and provides accountability and transparency regarding the public's financial resources. The annual budget runs from July 1 through June 30. The budget process complies with Oregon budget law and is guided by key principles.
Budget definitions
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Budget Process
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Imagine Gresham
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Key Principles
- Process design/financial forecasting study (July - November)
- Develop budget proposals and Capital Improvement Plan (November - January)
- Balance funds/finalize proposed budget (February - March)
- Budget Committee deliberations (April - May)
- Council adopts budget and Capital Improvement Plan (June)
- Budget implemented (July 1)
Limited by property taxes and fees that have not been raised
in years, the City’s budget struggles to keep up – let alone fund big dreams.
That’s why the City Council is considering long-term
solutions for the community. Many options are being explored, from fees to
bonds to districts.
Learn more about Imagine Gresham.
- Protect and preserve essential services that impact daily lives and property values.
- Enhance fiscal sustainability through multi-year financial planning and decision-making.
- Support aggressive pursuit of investment and employment for community prosperity and fiscal health.
- Position the organization for the future.
- Support adopted Council Work Plan and governance process.
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Fiscal year 2021-22 budget documents
Budget documents
Budget meeting materials
Budget document archive
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Adopted Budgets
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Budget-in-Brief Documents
Budget-in-Brief Documents