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Capital Budgeting and Planning

February 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

TRACK:  FINANCIAL
Length:  3 hours
Price:  Member Registration: $89 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $149 per registrant
Send a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrants
Date:  February 18
Time:  9 a.m. to Noon

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Participants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.

This course equips local government officials and staff with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that aligns with community goals and ensures fiscal sustainability. Participants will learn best practices for project prioritization, funding strategies, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on Pennsylvania-specific programs. Through interactive discussions and a case study, attendees will gain practical skills to improve their municipality’s capital budgeting process.

Whether you’re a finance officer, city manager, or elected official, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to lead capital investment initiatives that strengthen your community’s future.

Key Topics:

  • Capital Budgeting Process
  • Capital Improvement Planning
  • How to Develop a CIP
  • Funding Techniques
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Who should attend:

  • Finance Officers and Budget Analysts
  • Elected Local Officials (Mayors, Council Members, Commissioners)
  • Newly elected officials
  • Managers/Administrators
  • Public Works and Infrastructure Department Heads
  • Grant Writers and Project Coordinators

At the end of this course you can expect to be able to:

  • Define capital budgeting and explain its importance in local government
  • Identify key components of a Capital Budget or Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
  • Describe planning schedules and the roles of key staff and elected officials
  • Integrate stakeholders, including community members and officials, into the planning process
  • Identify revenue streams and funding options for capital projects
  • Determine success factors for implementing your municipality’s Capital Budget

By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.

Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email, it may be in your spam folder.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:
Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund.

If cancellation is received after the 72-hour window, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund.

Those who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.