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Guide to Community Planning in Wisconsin by Brian W. Ohm | Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Planning |
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2.1.3 Budgeting for the Planning Process
Planning efforts cost time and money. In many communities, proposed planning programs are assigned a low priority in the allocation of staff and other resources. Proper budgeting is a necessity for the planning process. Having a plan for the planning process allows communities to budget appropriately for a successful planning process. Communities need to budget money not only for the preparation of a plan but also for the ongoing administration of the plan.