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Budget
Building a Budget
Our annual budget is a reflection of the community's priorities. Each year, staff works to prepare a budget that aligns with the City Council's Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities. The Burnsville City Council takes final action on the annual budget each December. However, developing a budget is a year-round process with multiple meetings that begins formally in June.
Your Tax Dollars at Work
Take a closer look at Burnsville's budget process through our interactive portals.
2022 Budget - Toward Community and Organizational Health
The Budget Transparency Portal offers a look inside the current operating budget to show the City's expenses and revenues. This information is updated in real-time as new information is recorded in the City's finance system.
Visit the 2022 Budget Transparency Portal
View the 2022 Budget Document (PDF)
Our Service to the Community
The City conducted an organizational analysis in early 2022 to help us better understand the makeup of our organization and determine whether we are providing service in alignment with community needs. We also created a comprehensive resource about our service to the community.
Departments presented their findings at City Council meetings during the budget process. Watch videos of the presentations below, or view our 2022 Service to the Community Report (PDF).
City Council Budget Discussions
The public is invited to attend any or all of the meetings where the Council discusses the budget. All meetings are held at Burnsville City Hall and will be shown live and replayed on BCTV Ch. 16/HD Ch. 859 and streamed online. City Council meetings begin at 5:30 p.m
Upcoming meetings to discuss the 2023 budget process:
| Date | Topic | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 15 | Proposed 2023 budget Review budget calendar |
Video | PDF |
| March 8 | Review Financial Management Plan | Video | PDF |
| April 5 | Outlook and Objectives review | Video | PDF |
| May 10 | Organizational Analysis review | Video | PDF |
| June 14 | Service Inventory Conversation - Information Technology (PDF) and Public Works (PDF) | Video |
| June 21 | Service Inventory Conversation - Communications/Engagement (PDF), Police (PDF) and Fire (PDF) | Video |
| July 19 | Proposed 2023-2027 CIP | Video | PDF |
| Aug. 16 | Service Inventory Conversation - Finance (PDF) and Parks, Recreation, Facilities (PDF) | Video |
| Aug. 23 | Proposed 2023 budget including property tax scenarios | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 6 | Service Inventory Conversation - Human Resources (PDF), Community Development (PDF) and City Clerk (PDF) |
Video |
| Sept. 13 | Discuss 2023 proposed budget - Levy Alternatives Fact Sheet | Video | PDF |
| Sept. 20 | Adopt proposed City and EDA property tax levy and budget (Max Tax) | Video | PDF |
| Dec. 6 | Public meeting on proposed 2023 budget and levy Adopt final 2023 budget and property tax levy |
TBD |
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Documents
Property Tax Programs
Programs are available to help reduce property taxes for various types of property and owners across Minnesota. An overview of these programs are offered on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.