The focus of this Cost Review Ad-Hoc Committee is to investigate programs and operational expenditures including compensation and benefits with the goal of improving long-term financial sustainability.
Council Goals Supported: Goal 1: Develop current and long-term budgetary resilience - Continue to improve the budget process: transparency, rigor, innovation, community involvement, and collaboration Goal 2: Analyze City departments/programs to gain efficiencies, reduce costs and improve services - Implement a cost recovery plan and analysis for each department that coincides with the annual review of fees and charges and revenues Goal 3: Enhance and improve transparency & communication - Develop a robust program to engage with Ashland citizens about City priorities and our progress on those priorities, public input opportunities and processes, how individual citizens can help meet City goals, budgeting and decision-making processes, etc.
At the October 16th Cost Review Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting, Ashland Fire and Rescue(AFR) and Mercy Flights each gave a presentation to the Committee. Below are the links to the packets of questions and answers for AFR and Mercy Flights as well as the video:
