Budget Deliberation Schedule Announced

City Clerk AJ Jalloh has posted the meeting notice for budget deliberations. The schedule runs through May 20, when there will be a public hearing on any amendments. All meetings start at 7 p.m., but the locations vary. The first one conflicts with the May 6 Board of Adjustment meeting and the second with the May 7 Planning Board meeting. The City Council, the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee and Council's budget consultant will hear from representatives of various departments and divisions before formulating any amendments. 

The city has three departments, under which all divisions fall. Not all divisions are scheduled to be heard. For example, Administration & Finance has 15 divisions and Public Works & Urban Development has eight divisions. The Department of Public Safety's two divisions, Police and Fire, account for one-third or more of municipal costs.

Here is the schedule:

7 p.m. Wed. May 6 Plainfield Senior Center 400 E. Front St.	Public  Affairs & Safety Police Division Fire Division
7 p.m. Thur. May 7 Plainfield Public Library Anne Louise Davis Room 800 Park Ave.	General Government Office of the Mayor
7 p.m. Wed. May 13 City Hall Library 515 Watchung Ave.	Economic Development
7 p.m. Thur. May 14 City Hall Library 515 Watchung Ave.	Administration & Finance IT & Media Health Division Purchasing Division
7 p.m. Mon. May 18 City Hall Library 515 Watchung Ave.	Public Works & Urban Development Public Works Division Inspections Division Recreation Division
7 p.m. Wed. May 20 Plainfield Senior Center 400 E. Front St.	Council/ CBAC./Consultant Feedback & Other Public  Hearing & Possible Budget Amendments