| | Percent of M&C entries completed within 7 business days of Council meeting in which it was approvedFMS-Financial Mgmt Services |
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Measure Definition & Importance |
M&C stands for Mayor and Council Communication. It is
: • A document drafted by City staff in their respective departments
• A formal departmental request to City Council for permission to spend money
• An authorization from City Council to take a particular action • For expenditures of $100,000 or more
An M&C is required when:
1. Authorization needed to apply for and accept grants
2. Transfer money between funds
3. Adoption of ordinances and resolutions
4. Amendments to:
a. Increase or decrease the budget to include supplemental appropriations from available funds or fund balance in operating funds
b. Appropriations from available funds when transferring funds into project funds
c. Appropriations from expected revenue from external entities
5. Attorney’s fees to outside legal counsel to represent police officers and other City employees
6. Requesting permission to accept donations
7. Adopt, amend or revise rate schedules for City services
8. Conduct Public Hearing to receive comments from the public on actions proposed by Council
9. Adoption of comprehensive plan Writing MCs Guide September 2013 Guide REVISED (2).docx Page 6
10. Need to conduct Benefit Hearing concerning proposed special assessments on property located within Public Improvement Districts
11. Making appointments of Municipal Judges and members to City Boards and Commissions
12. Appeal decisions
13. City Council must authorize:
a. Legal Settlement
b. Sale of Bonds
c. Acquisition, sale, dedication or condemnation of land
d. Lease agreements
e. Zoning codes
f. Entering into contracts with private sector; renew or cancel previous agreements for more than $100,000.00
M&Cs' materially affect the City's financial statements, which is why it is important to process in a timely manner.
Percent of M&C entries completed within 7 business days of Council meeting in which it was approved |
Service Areas |
Attachments |
Measure Data | Last Calculated 11 days ago |
Data Source Details & Calculation Information |
M&C log database which is located at the following path: T:\Financial Management Services\Performance and Budget\M&C Log\M&C log.accdb
The accountant/ Sr. Accountant is responsible for populating and maintaining the KPI spreadsheet. The GL Supervisors will be the backup.
Number of M&C entries completed within 7 days/total number of M&Cs(*100)
Measure Type |
Performance Liaison |
| CH | Crystal Hinojosa (FMS - Financial Management services) |
Data Owner |
Administrator Notes |
Performance Liaison Notes |