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Council probes revenue trends as staff defends capital plan and fund balance

3609601 · May 13, 2025
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Council reviewed the April 2025 monthly financial report and discussed income tax declines, employer changes and capital priorities. City finance staff identified lost one‑time and employer tax items; councilors debated whether to delay lower‑priority connectivity projects to free funds for fire/EMS and other priorities.

Council reviewed the April 2025 monthly financial report and discussed whether the city should re‑prioritize some capital projects in light of recent revenue changes and competing demands, including Fire & EMS funding options.

Jeff, a city finance staff member, told council the city is beginning to see year‑over‑year income‑tax differences related to personnel and employer changes. "We're starting to see the effects of Joanne. Diebold had some year over year that we've lost. Universal Screen Arts, they've left. And then, also, we've talked…

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