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The City of Carlsbad operates on a July to June fiscal year. The city budget has three main sections, the Operating Budget, which covers the day to day work of the city, like providing police and fire services, libraries, parks and recreation, and other core services; the plan for investing in digital infrastructure; and the Capital Improvement Program, which covers major construction projects. 

Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget

The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was adopted by the City Council at its June 13, 2023, meeting. It covers the time period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

 

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget in Brief summary

Public input

The public is encouraged to share their priorities with the City Council throughout the year. This can be done in writing or by speaking during the public comment portion of the City Council agenda. The annual budget is reviewed and approved during a series of meetings each spring. You can sign up to be notified of City Council meetings and get agendas and staff reports via email.

Budget workshop 6/1

Post Date:05/18/2023

Carlsbad community members interested in knowing more about the city’s budget and what is proposed for the fiscal year that starts July 1 have two upcoming opportunities:

City Council Meeting
Presentation of the preliminary budget
Tuesday, May 23, 5 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, 92008
(this meeting will be livestreamed at carlsbadca.gov/watch)

Community budget workshop
Thursday, June 1
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Faraday Center
1635 Faraday Ave. 92008

At the community workshop June 1, city staff will present the preliminary budget in a more informal setting and be available to answer questions and listen to feedback. All the input gathered will be provided to the City Council to consider before approving the final budget, currently scheduled for the June 13 City Council meeting.

The preliminary budget is available for review on the city’s website. A hard copy will also be available in the Office of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, and at the Faraday Administration Building, 1635 Faraday Ave starting starting Friday, May 19.

Learn more about this year's budget.

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