WHAT IS A BUDGET?

A city budget is a planning tool that matches the services desired by the community to the estimated resources available to provide those services, such as police, fire, recreation, community development, public works, and administrative services. El Cerrito’s budget provides a detailed plan for the next fiscal year, as well as forecasts to anticipate future needs and opportunities.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETINGS (see Budget Updates)

Budget Town Hall
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Recording here

Budget Town Hall
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Recording here
Presentation here

The public is always welcome to virtually attend Council meetings. A running list of Council budget actions and other updates is shown at the right.

PROPOSED FY 2020-2021 BUDGET

You can view an electronic version of the FY 2020-2021 Amended Budget Book on the menu to the left under "Important Budget Process Documents."

ROLE OF THE Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board ("FAB") is a group of residents appointed to review the proposed annual (or biennial) budget and long-term financial plan for the City, in order to assist the City Council in making decisions on major expenditures and revenue sources. The FAB meets monthly and the public is welcome to attend.