Priority-Based Budgeting

At a glance

• What: City Manager Sharon Duca presented a priority-based budgeting approach using the FY2027 operating budget as a pilot.
• Where it stands: Informational only as of the September 15, 2026, Council Committee of the Whole meeting; no action was required or taken. (as of the minutes read; later meetings may have updated this)

Built from the official minutes; check the linked source for the authoritative record.

Sources

• 2026-09-15 - Council Committee of the Whole (minutes): https://www.cityofdover.gov/meetingfiles/101495/minutes/fcb541538da547498c3d9ad9fe55d67a.pdf

Log

2026-09-15 - Council Committee of the Whole

Duca reviewed the PBB overview, identifying six initial priority areas and approximately 95 city programs. Mr. Anderson supported periodic budget reviews, and Dr. Sudler suggested identifying high, medium, and lower-priority programs.