FY2021 Budget
The process for developing the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (running from July 2020 through June 2021) began in December of 2019. You can track its progress here.
Updates
Riverdale considers new sanitary sewer rates for FY 21
For the past three months, Riverdale has been working on re-aligning its sanitary sewer rates for the coming fiscal year (which starts in July). The City Council is now considering an ordinance change that will allow residents and businesses to have a say in how those rates are set.
An early end to the school year may help speed up street repairs in Havens Acres neighborhood.
Iowa Governor Reynolds ordered the end of the school year late last week, so now the City of Riverdale is working with contractors to possibly accelerate the road project currently underway in the Havens Acres neighborhood.
Riverdale City Council certifies FY 21 budget
At its April 14th meeting, the Riverdale City Council certified the proposed FY21 budget, clearing the way for a number of projects over the next twelve months.
City staffing issues take main stage
With the City’s intention of increasing the hours of operation at City Hall starting in July, a focus on staffing, job responsibilities and process take a more prominent spot on the Council’s bi-monthly agenda.
You had budget questions. Here are the answers.
Mayor Mike Bawden provides a summary of questions received from residents about the FY21 budget – which is up for consideration and possible adoption by the City Council at Tuesday’s meeting (on 04-14).
Download a copy of the FY21 Budget here
You can download a copy of the proposed FY 2021 budget for the City of Riverdale here, complete with a detailed memo from the Mayor how budgets were set and what the City expects to accomplish in the coming fiscal year.
Final public intake session on FY 21 budget set for Thursday, March 19
The final public intake session for the FY 21 budget will take place at 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 19 at City Hall.
City Council unanimously agrees to set maximum general tax levy for FY21 at $400,000
At Tuesday’s Council meeting, the Riverdale City Council voted unanimously to set a maximum, general tax levy for the City at $400,000 for the coming fiscal year.
February 25 set as date for “max levy” public hearing for FY 21 property taxes
Updated: The Riverdale City Council has approved the publication of a notice for a “max levy” public hearing on February 25. An informational Q&A session will be held at the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 23 at 2pm.
Council agrees to extend Administrator Kotter’s hours through the month of February
At Tuesday evening’s meeting, the City Council agreed to extend the hours allowed under Interim City Administrator, Lisa Kotter’s consulting contract to 40 hours per week through February.
City’s cash management policies under review
As part of the Mayor and Council’s focus on improving operating processes and customer service, the City’s cash management policy (adopted in 2016) is currently under review and will be updated accordingly.
Council to consider engaging Bohnsack and Frommert as the City’s accountant
The City Council will consider a proposal for accounting services from Bohnsack and Frommert at its next meeting, set for January 28, 2020.