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Council approves 2025 budget amendment to add funds for building inspections
Summary
The City Council amended the 2025 general fund budget to add $75,000 for building inspection services, funded in part by a reallocation and a one‑time $40,000 contribution from fund 291; council approved the amendment by roll call.
The City Council on Monday approved a resolution amending the 2025 general fund budget to provide $75,000 for building inspection services. The increase is structured so that the 291 fund’s contribution to the general fund is reduced by $30,000, producing a net one‑time contribution of $40,000 from that fund to cover inspection costs this year.
City staff said the additional appropriation will ensure adequate support for building inspections this year, whether the work continues with a part‑time inspector or is converted to a full‑time position. Finance staff and councilmembers discussed the longer‑term funding approach; Councilmember Adam Wahuski said he opposed using the economic development fund as an ongoing source and urged staff to find a sustainable funding solution next year.
The motion to waive reading and approve the budget amendment was made by Councilmember Darla LeClaire, seconded, and passed by roll call; council members voting aye recorded included Bonnie Shimilunis, Scott Steckmaster, Adam Wahuski, Darla LeClaire, Mark Bittner, Shannon Derby, Bill LeClaire, Doug Brand, and Tim Petrie. Staff noted the amendment is a budget amendment that required a two‑thirds majority due to its nature.
Council discussion also referenced the possibility of converting the position to full time this year rather than waiting until January, depending on implementation timing and recruitment.
