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General Fund Priorities survey
The City of Duluth is projecting ongoing gaps between revenues and expenditures in its general fund. By 2028, the projected gap is $8.7 million. Current City budget projections indicate that these gaps may persist in future years if revenues and expenditures continue their current trajectories.
Please submit only one response per individual or business. Responses will be reviewed for eligibility and duplication
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1.
Which City services or functions should receive the highest priority when making budget decisions? Select up to three.
(Required.)
Downtown revitalization
Fire and emergency services
Environmental protection and sustainability
Streets, pothole repair and snow removal
Public library facilities and services
Economic development and housing creation
Police and public safety
Planning, permitting and development services
Parks, trails and recreation assets
Water, sewer and other utility infrastructure
Homelessness, human rights, and other social services
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2.
The City is exploring options to address the projected gap between ongoing revenues and ongoing expenditures. Which of the following approaches should the city prioritize? Select one.
(Required.)
Increase taxes and/or fees in order to maintain current service levels.
Reduce the level and/or availability of city services to limit tax and fee increases.
A mix of some service reductions and some new revenue.
Delay or cancel major street, city building, and other improvement projects.
Redesign City service delivery to reduce ongoing costs.*
*This could include changes in facility locations, operating hours, external partnerships, and regional services.
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3.
What zip code do you live in?
(Required.)
55802
55803
55804
55805
55806
55807
55808
55810
55811
55812
Other (please specify)
