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WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU ABOUT FORT COLLINS’ FUTURE? We really do want to know.
Your priorities for the community help shape the City’s overall direction, how your local government allocates tax dollars to achieve specific goals, and the programs and services offered for everyone. As the City embarks on an update to its strategic plan and the next budget development cycle, your thoughts and ideas can influence where Fort Collins goes next, and how.
We invite you to share your thoughts using the interactive tools on this page. Sign up to receive updates and invitations to participate in future engagement activities.
WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU ABOUT FORT COLLINS’ FUTURE? We really do want to know.
Your priorities for the community help shape the City’s overall direction, how your local government allocates tax dollars to achieve specific goals, and the programs and services offered for everyone. As the City embarks on an update to its strategic plan and the next budget development cycle, your thoughts and ideas can influence where Fort Collins goes next, and how.
We invite you to share your thoughts using the interactive tools on this page. Sign up to receive updates and invitations to participate in future engagement activities.
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Two-Year Planning & Budget Process (3:09)
Overview of the City's two-year process to set priorities, create a strategic planning and develop a budget.
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Budget 101 (2:35)
An overview of the City's budget process.
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Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Offers and Offer Types
Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Offers and Offer Types
The City's priorities, goals and values are defined and reflected in the Strategic Plan and Budget, both of which work in tandem with City Plan (Fort Collins’ comprehensive plan). While City Plan(External link) articulates a long-term community vision and growth framework, the strategic plan outlines short- and mid-term objectives, influences the City’s budgeting process, and guides the implementation of the City’s full range of services.
The strategic plan addresses seven priorities or “outcome areas”:
High Performing Government
Culture & Recreation
Economic Health
Environmental Health
Neighborhood & Community Vitality
Safe Community
Transportation & Mobility
Every odd year (the budget process occurs on even years), the City updates its strategic plan and conducts public engagement to review progress and make adjustments. The City uses many tools for this purpose, including the Fort Collins Community Survey(External link), a large, statistically rigorous survey sent out by the City to residents. Other sources of information include online surveys, forums, public meetings, outreach events, social media and this OurCity page.
We believe in transparent, community-driven decision-making and invite our residents to share their valuable insights. Your input is vital in guiding the future of Fort Collins, and we welcome your active participation in this important process.