The city will hold the first a serious of meetings on the 2013-14 budget this week.

The first hearing will be Monday, May 14, during the council’s extended study session, around 8 p.m. Finance Director Jan Hawn noted that the hearings follow the biennial budget survey done earlier this year as well as the annual performance survey.

The council approved an outreach plan that includes public hearings in May, July and November, two “open house style” forums and presentations to community organizations upon request.

The open house forums, to educate residents and gather input, are being scheduled in response to a request from the council. One will be at Crossroads and the second will be at City Hall, both to be done by June 15.

For the second time the city will use an “outcomes” approach to assemble the budget, with city services and programs evaluated based on community priorities, or outcomes, rather than city departments.

The seven outcomes are safe community; improved mobility; healthy and sustainable environment; innovative, vibrant and caring community; quality neighborhoods; economic growth and competitiveness; and responsive government.