Booth directs midyear amendment schedule, asset tracking and benefits review
City Manager James Booth instructed staff to prepare a midyear budget amendment for April (ahead of the May council meeting), an end-of-year amendment in August, post annexation forms online, and build an asset list for items over $5,000 with a 15–20 year replacement plan; he also asked staff to research FRS training and to evaluate healthcare plans and opt-out pay options.
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During the budget-summary item, City Manager James Booth outlined several specific administrative directives for staff to implement as the city prepares for the 2026 fiscal cycle. He directed staff to prepare a budget amendment in April ahead of the May City Council meeting and a second amendment in August ahead of the September meeting. Booth also instructed staff to coordinate with the City Attorney to post annexation application forms on the city website and to "Build a City Assets list with anything over $5K in value," listing procurement dates and estimated asset life spans to guide a 15–20 year replacement plan.
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