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OverviewThis book is based on a national literature search focusing on the best practices of cities, of all sizes and geographic locations, intended to maintain public services while holding down taxes. Many public officials have great ideas, but tend to work in a vacuum, so they don't know what other cities are doing. This volume codifies knowledge in this new field for the first time. Every case study included in this book has the city's website listed. This reference work makes it easy for professionals seeking additional information on any and all budget reduction methods that seem to work somewhere. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger L. KempPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.481kg ISBN: 9780786463749ISBN 10: 0786463740 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 23 May 2012 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments viii Preface Part I. Introduction 1. The Fiscal Crisis and America’s Cities Derek Okubo 2. Balancing Budgets with Job and Service Reductions Christopher W. Hoene and Jacqueline J. Byers 3. Prudent Options for Balancing City Budgets Roger L. Kemp 4. Saving Money by Contracting for Public Services Amanda M. Girth and Jocelyn M. Johnston 5. Innovative Staffing Options Help Balance Budgets Laura Kushner 6. Evaluating the Results of Staffing Decisions Beforehand Lisa Rund and 7. Options to Ensure Fiscal Health During Tough Times Alan Kemp 8. Strategies to Ensure Long-Term Fiscal Health Jeff Schott 9. Financial Measures to Restore America’s Infrastructure Nancy Mann Jackson Part II. Best Practices 10. Ann Arbor Uses Economic Development to Increase Its Revenues Craig Chavez 11. Arlington and Other Cities Share Services to Reduce Costs Monte Mercer 12. Auburn and Adjoining City Consolidate Services Liz Chapman Mockler 13. Boca Raton Develops Long-Range Financial Plans Linda C. Davidson 14. Chandler and Other Cities Use Volunteers to Provide Services David Bigos 15. Charlotte and Other Cities Implement Employee Wellness Programs Robert Barkin 16. Chicago Uses Citizen Input to Make Budget Decisions Josh Lerner 17. Cincinnati and Other Cities Improve Public Trust in Government Sheryl Sculley 18. Colorado Springs Uses Citizens to Evaluate Public Services Zach Patton 19. Coral Springs and Other Cities Focus on Financial Planning Shayne Kavanagh 20. Denver and Other Cities Use Performance Results to Make Budget Decisions Melanie McKinney-Gonzales 21. Des Moines and Other Cities Seek Citizen Input on Public Services Barbara J. Cohn Berman 22. Elgin and Other Cities Use Public Managers to Address Fiscal Issues Elizabeth Kellar 23. Eugene Uses Citizens to Improve Its Budget Process Donald J. Borut, Melissa Germanese and William Barnes 24. Gardena’s Public Manager Improves City Finances Lynn Peisner 25. Hanover and Other Cities Implement Generic Service Reductions Joe Casey and Shayne Kavanagh 26. Harrisburg and Other Cities Revise Their Property Tax Structure Walter Rybeck 27. Las Vegas and Other Cities Reassess Their Basic Services Karen Thoreson and James H. Svara 28. Lewiston and Other Cities Consider Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens Douglas Rooks 29. New York Provides Special Services to Low-Income Citizens Gordon Berlin and James Riccio 30. Peoria Uses Performance Measures to Improve Its Budget Process Peter Christensen and Katie Gregory 31. Philadelphia and Other Cities Reconsider Their Contract Services Russell Nichols 32. Portland Uses a New Financial Management Assessment Process Michael Bailey, Karen Feher and Shayne Kavanagh 33. Provo Uses Employees and Citizens to Balance Its Budget John Borget 34. Redlands Uses Citizens to Provide Public Services John Buntin 35. Roanoke Encourages Citizens to Provide Tax Relief Ann H. Shawver 36. Rochester and Other Cities Seek Additional Funding Sources Kathleen Gray 37. Rockland and Other Cities Are Impacted by Senior Citizens Jeff Clark 38. St. Paul and Other Cities Consider Flexible Scheduling to Save Money Claudia Hoffacker 39. San Diego Uses Management and Labor to Solve Budget Problems Jay M. Goldstone 40. San Jose Solicits Feedback on Services from Employees Brooke A. Myhre 41. Sandy Springs and Other Cities Contract for Public Works Services Robert Barkin 42. Savannah Uses a Budgeting for Results Process Eva Elmer and Christopher Morrill 43. Seattle and Other Cities Implement Joint Purchasing Programs Connie Kuranko 44. Springfield and Other Cities Reduce Their Energy Costs John W. DeWitt 45. Walnut Creek and Other Cities Implement New Budget Processes Shayne Kavanagh, Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian 46. Waukesha and Other Cities Reduce Health Costs for Their Aging Employees Robert Barkin 47. West Palm Beach Provides Successful Social Service Programs Alan Brown 48. Westminster Uses Performance Results to Improve Services Brent McFall 49. Worcester Uses an Independent Source to Measure Service Performance Roberta R. Schaefer Part III. The Future 50. City Revenues, Budgets and the Future Christopher W. Hoene 51. Financial Constraints and New Service Opportunities William Barnes 52. Redefining the Quality of Life in Your Community Thomas L. Miller and Shannon E. Hayden 53. The Condition of America’s Infrastructure Roger L. Kemp 54. Cities, New Technologies and Public Services Marcel Bullinga 55. City Government Options for Public Service Innovations Christopher Hire 56. The Financial Future of America’s Cities Roger L. Kemp Appendices A. Local Government Financial Terms B. Regional Resource Directory C. National Resource Directory D. City Management Officials State Chapter Directory E. Finance Officials State Chapter Directory F. State Municipal League Directory G. State Library Directory About the Editors and Contributors IndexReviewsAuthor InformationRoger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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