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Council reviews FY2026 draft budget: elections, IT, CCPD/MEDC transfers and downtown projects highlighted
Summary
Council examined FY2026 budget line items, including raising the November election estimate to $40,000, upgrades to livestream and records systems, CCPD and MEDC transfers to capital projects, and discussion of a planned $14 million water project; staff will return refined totals for the next workshop.
Council reviewed the FY2026 budget packet line by line and flagged several items for adjustment and follow up, ranging from higher election costs to computer‑technology upgrades and capital transfers for downtown development.
Elections: Staff reported the city’s shared cost for the November election totaled $35,858 for the last event and recommended increasing the FY2026 election line from $30,000 to $40,000 to allow a margin for inflation and shared‑cost fluctuations among participating jurisdictions. Council asked staff to request an itemized bill from the county to clarify the large increase compared with prior years.
Computer and AV technology: Staff proposed multiple computer‑technology line items, including a new livestream platform subscription (~$1,900 annually), records‑management scanning (Laserfiche) costs, internet services, server replacement and switch…
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