Orientation to the operating and capital sections of Middlesex's budget.

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Planning Process

• Capital Improvement Program Planning Process
  
• Intake Form

Capital Asset Inventory

• Capital Asset Inventory
  

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Budget Committee

The Budget Committee reviews and finalizes the annual town budget with the Select Board. The town budget includes both operational (ongoing/annual) and capital (one-time/larger) costs. Capital costs are derived from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on an annual basis. The Budget Committee collaborates with the Select Board to finalize a budget for the town that balances needs and costs for taxpayers.

The Budget Committee is also responsible for the maintenance of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Town.
The CIP enables proactive planning for major capital asset repair and replacement with the focus on:

• Documenting the useful life for each major capital asset
• Documenting the estimated replacement year and cost for each

The objective in implementing and maintaining the CIP is to minimize as much as possible large swings to the town tax rate, and to assist the town in planning for major expenses.

Budget Committee Agenda and Minutes can be found on the town website.

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