Budget decisions can have a profound impact on cities. Garbage collection, public transportation, and public safety are all directly impacted by city budgeting decisions. A budget analysis can identify and address areas that may impact health and inequalities within a city.
Resources: City of Kelsey Virtual Organization, City Council Advisement, Part I.
The city of Kelsey is experiencing a budget crisis. A federal grant for the police department was recently cut. The mayor of Kelsey must decide the appropriateness of allocating funds to public safety or to plans for the Stanley Park Project. The mayor and the city council drafted a list of critical questions to assist in decision-making.
This week you will complete Part II of the recommendation to the Kelsey City Council.
Write the final recommendation of 1,400 to 1,750 words that incorporates feedback and edits from your instructor on Wk 3 Summative Assessment – City Council Advisement, Part I. Address each of the following questions in your advisement:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a cost-benefit analysis when examining programs and policies for the city of Kelsey?
What tools might you use to analyze policy decisions for the city of Kelsey?
How might your selection of these tools differ when analyzing policy decisions for the private sector?
How do ethics affect the evaluation of the Stanley Park Project when competing with the school district for funds?
What conflicts might occur for the city of Kelsey between ethics and analytical results in evaluating the value of the Stanley Park Project?
