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Council reviews budget and administration reports; fee study, grants and contract talks pending
Summary
Council members questioned the city manager and acting controller about a scheduled fee study, a live grants dashboard, ongoing contract negotiations, Youth Bureau wait lists and audit work; staff said fee recommendations will be presented in September and audits and redline accounts remain in progress.
City staff briefed the Ithaca Common Council committee on Aug. 20 about several ongoing financial and administrative matters, and council members pressed for additional details ahead of the 2026 budget process.
City Manager Deb said the fee study is scheduled to be presented at the council’s September meeting and that officials will attempt to integrate recommended fee changes into the 2026 budget. “That is scheduled to be presented to you at the September meeting,” Deb said, noting the capital projects discussion will include the fee-study recommendations.
Deb and staff also said a live grants link has been shared with council that lists active grants;…
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