Napoleon City Council approves quarter‑end transfers, budget fixes and multiple contract awards; names new city manager

Napoleon City Council on a voice and roll‑call series of votes approved quarter‑end fund transfers and budget corrections, awarded two public‑works contracts and directed the law director to prepare several pieces of legislation, including a proposed appointment for city manager.

The most immediate fiscal action covered a transfer intended to replenish the city’s cemetery trust (Fund 227). Kevin, finance staff, told council the city will “go back 3 years and repay the 227 fund” after finding prior practice that drew on that fund for expenses beyond interest. He said lot‑sale receipts had been split 50/50, with half deposited to the trust and half to the general fund, and that the city will stop paying cemetery expenses directly from the trust going forward.

Why it matters: the measures collectively correct accounting errors and prepare the city’s budget for several large capital projects, including the upcoming East Washington Street improvement program. Council passed three finance measures on suspension to close the first quarter, allowing staff to move money between funds and line items without increasing the overall budget.

Council also approved two…