Revenue Stabilization/Blue Ribbon Commission Phase II
Purpose:
In the context of operating within the business plan framework and at the 2006 City Council Retreat, an initiative was put forward to appoint a blue ribbon commission (BRC) to study revenue policy issues confronting the city. This committee consisted of technical experts in governmental tax policy, as well as distinguished community members who understood the history of Boulder sales tax initiatives and who could evaluate political receptiveness to future initiatives. On Jan. 15, 2008, the BRC presented a report to Council that focused on stabilizing revenue sources. This stabilization effort includes diversifying and extending current revenue streams, evaluating new revenues, implementing financial policies and ensuring efficient and effective use of public funds.
As of September 2008, the City Manager's Office has convened a second Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC II). BRC II will still consider revenue stabilization and any necessary steps to implement the suggestions of the first BRC. However, BRC II will mainly focus on reviewing city expenditures to ensure that public funds are being used effectively and efficiently. The Commission has also been asked to identify opportunities to enhance organizational efficiency. City management believes these to be necessary preparation before putting future revenue initiatives before Boulder voters.
Appointed Phase II Commission Members:
- Susan Graf - President, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
- Tom Hagerty - Retired City Employee - Finance
- Suzanne Jones - Regional Director, The Wilderness Society
- Dan King - Ambassador of Cool, Boulder Outlook Hotel
- Michelle Krezek - Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Boulder County
- Michael Leccese - Executive Director, Urban Land Institute - Colorado District Council
- Beth Pommer - Former Planning Board Member
- Dorothy Rupert - CU Instructor and Retired State Senator
- Jeffrey Wingert - Partner, WWR Real Estate Services, LLC. WW Reynolds Companies
- Rich Wobbekind - CU Assoc. Dean, External Relations; Assoc. Prof. of Business Economics; Dir. Business Research Division
City of Boulder Staff:
- Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager
- Paul Fetherston, Deputy City Manager
- Stephanie A. Grainger, Deputy City Manager
- Maureen Rait, Executive Director of Public Works
- Bob Eichem, Finance Director
- Kathy McGuire, Budget Officer
- Jim Reasor, Budget Analysis Manager
- Jay Newberg, CU/Leeds School of Business, Intern
Final Report - March 2010
Appendix to BRC II March 2010 Report
Meeting Dates:
Schedule of Meetings August through December 2009
Agendas:
BRC Agenda 10-23-08
BRC Agenda 11-6-08
BRC Agenda 11-20-08
BRC Agenda 12-11-08
BRC Agenda 1-8-09
BRC Agenda 1-22-09
BRC Agenda 2-12-09
BRC Agenda 2-26-09
BRC Agenda 3-12-09
BRC Agenda 4-09-09
BRC Agenda 4-23-09
BRC Agenda 5-14-09
BRC Agenda 5-28-09
BRC Agenda 6-11-09
BRC Agenda 6-25-09
BRC Agenda 7-14-09
BRC Agenda 7-28-09
BRC Agenda 8-11-09
BRC Agenda 8-27-09
BRC Agenda 9-10-09
BRC Agenda 9-24-09
BRC Agenda 10-08-09
BRC Agenda 10-22-09
BRC Agenda 11-12-09
BRC Agenda 12-10-09
BRC Agenda 1-28-10
BRC Agenda 2-25-10
BRC Agenda 7-26-10
Presentations/Meeting Materials:
Listing of Department Presentations by Meeting Date
Powerpoint Presentation 11-6-08
Meeting Materials 11-20-08
Meeting Materials 11-20-08 - Basket of Services
Meeting Materials 12-11-08
Meeting_Materials_1-8-09
Meeting Materials 1-22-09
Meeting Materials 2-12-09
Meeting Materials 2-26-09
Meeting Materials 3-12-09
Meeting Materials 4-09-09
Meeting Materials 4-23-09
No formal materials for the 5-14-09 meeting.
Meeting Materials 5-28-09
Meeting Materials 6-11-09
Meeting Materials 6-25-09
Meeting Materials 7-14-09
No formal materials for the 7-28-09 meeting.
No formal materials for the 8-11-09 meeting.
Meeting Materials 8-27-09
Meeting Materials 9-10-09
Meeting Materials 9-24-09
No formal materials for the 10-08-09 meeting.
Meeting Materials 10-22-09
Meeting Materials 11-12-09
Meeting Materials 12-10-09
Meeting Notes:
BRC Meeting Summary 10-23-08
BRC Meeting Summary 11-06-08
BRC Meeting Summary 11-20-08
BRC_Meeting_Summary_12-11-08
BRC Meeting Summary 1-08-09
BRC Meeting Summary 1-22-09
BRC Meeting Summary 2-12-09
BRC Meeting Summary 2-26-09
BRC Meeting Summary 3-12-09
BRC Meeting Summary 4-09-09
BRC Meeting Summary 4-23-09
BRC Meeting Summary 5-14-09
BRC Meeting Summary 5-28-09
BRC Meeting Summary 6-11-09
BRC Meeting Summary 6-25-09
BRC Meeting Summary 7-14-09
BRC Meeting Summary 7-28-09
BRC Meeting Summary 8-11-09
BRC Meeting Summary 8-27-09
BRC Meeting Summary 9-10-09
BRC Meeting Summary 9-24-09
BRC Meeting Summary 10-8-09
BRC Meeting Summary 10-22-09
BRC Meeting Summary 11-12-09
BRC Meeting Summary 12-10-09
BRC Meeting Summary 12-17-09
BRC Meeting Summary 1-28-10
BRC Meeting Summary 7-26-10
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 June 2012 10:02
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