Preparation of Annual Budget; Library Appropriation
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.0228
in effect§22.0228 Preparation of Annual Budget; Library Appropriation
In preparing the budget required by Section 69 of the Charter, the City Manager shall include a proposed appropriation for general library operation, maintenance and supplies for the San Diego Public Library System, as follows:
(a) For Fiscal Year 2002, an amount equal to at least 4-1/2% of the proposed General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2002;
(b) For Fiscal Year 2003, an amount equal to at least 5% of the proposed General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2003;
(c) For Fiscal Year 2004, an amount equal to at least 5-1/2% of the proposed General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2004;
(d) For Fiscal Year 2005, and for each Fiscal Year thereafter, an amount equal to at least 6% of the proposed General Fund budget for each such Fiscal Year.
(e) If the City Manager determines that anticipated revenues in any fiscal year will be insufficient to maintain existing City services necessary for preserving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens, the City Manager may ask the City Council to temporarily suspend compliance with this Section. A majority vote of the City Council can temporarily suspend compliance with this Section for that fiscal year.
The City Council, in considering the passage each year of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance pursuant to Section 71 of the Charter, shall consider this proposed appropriation and shall make any appropriation for general library operation, maintenance and supplies in accordance with Council Policy 100-19.
(Amended 4-1-2003 by O-19163 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division02.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026