2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Leverage outside resources by seeking grant, philanthropic and other funding opportunities to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers while enabling innovative and necessary projects and programs to continue. Maintain financial policies that reflect the current environment and ensure strong internal controls. Maintain stable tax and utility rates to avoid large swings in the tax levy or utility charges. Diversify revenues to reduce the reliance on property taxes Consider strategic investments in the community which may result in shared benefits and/or cost savings Continue to budget only for needs and eliminate any unnecessary budget appropriations to ensure fiscal conservation.

1 PROVIDE QUALITY FINANCE GOALS & STRATEGIES

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STEWARDSHIP OF THE CITY’S FINANCIAL RESOURCES

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Strategies

ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION VI: GOVERNANCE

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