CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE

The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City and is appointed by the Court of Common Council. The Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all departments and agencies of the City government, except for those departments in which the department head is appointed by the Council or elected by the voters of the City of Hartford. The Manager is also responsible for budget proposal formulation; working with City Council on policy issues, problem resolution and neighborhood concerns; the internal audit function; the administration of the Comprehensive Communities Partnership Program; property acquisition and demolition; and preparation of the City Manager’s Annual Report.

The increase is due to the following factors: Three additional positions are reflected in this budget. Two of those positions were transitioned from other departments to support the city-wide coordination of grant management and centralized budget management. One new position was added during the current fiscal year in the Office of Community and Governmental Relations in support of the expanding services and operations associated with Government Access Television and special projects. Funding for programming was increased. Additionally, funds for the Merchant Coordinator program, which were originally budgeted in the Housing Department, are now reflected in this budget as part of the contribution to the Economic Development Commission. Also, funds have been included in this budget for outside grant writing services. This is a continuation of an aggressive campaign to pursue new and existing funding for programs in support of the community. Additional funding to provide diversity training to Public Safety employees is reflected in this budget as new.

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