Chapter 3.04
BIENNIAL BUDGET
Sections:
3.04.010 Establishment of biennial budget.
3.04.040 References to “budget” or “annual budget.”
3.04.010 Establishment of biennial budget.
Pursuant to Chapter 35A.34 RCW, beginning with the biennium starting January 1, 2015, there is hereby established a biennial budget, with two one-year budgets. Beginning with the biennium starting January 1, 2017, and/or all subsequent bienniums there shall be one budget covering a two-year period for the city of Marysville. The 2015-2016 biennial budget and all subsequent budgets shall be prepared, considered, and adopted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 35A.34 RCW. (Ord. 2958 § 1, 2014).
3.04.020 Budget process.
Pursuant to RCW 35A.34.130, the city council hereby provides for a mid-biennial review and modification of the biennial budget, no sooner than eight months after the start of the first year of the fiscal biennium, nor later than the conclusion of the first year of the biennium. The mayor shall prepare a proposed budget or budget modification and shall provide for publication of notice of hearings consistent with publication of notices for adoption of other city ordinances. Such proposal shall be filed with the city clerk and be submitted to the city council and shall be a public record and be available to the public. A public hearing shall be advertised at least once and shall be held no later than the first regular council meeting in December and may be continued from time to time. At such a hearing or thereafter, the council may consider a proposed ordinance to carry out such budget or modifications. Such ordinance shall be subject to other provisions of Chapter 35A.34 RCW. (Ord. 2958 § 2, 2014).
3.04.030 Prior acts.
Acts pursuant to the ordinance codified in this chapter, but prior to its passage or effective date, are hereby ratified and confirmed. (Ord. 2958 § 3, 2014).
3.04.040 References to “budget” or “annual budget.”
All references to “budget” or “annual budget” contained in the Marysville Municipal Code or in the ordinances of the city of Marysville shall be interpreted as referring to the “biennial budget.” (Ord. 2958 § 4, 2014).