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City staff warn FY25–26 budget cuts will slow street repairs, lighting and inspections
Summary
Public Works staff told the council that the adopted FY25–26 budget reduces staffing and equipment, creating delays in street maintenance, lighting repairs and project delivery; staff outlined specific cuts, service impacts and options for recovering capacity.
City public works staff briefed the council on the expected operational impacts of the adopted FY25–26 budget, saying the reductions will slow routine maintenance and extend timelines for capital projects.
The presentation, delivered by Public Works staff and agency representatives, laid out staffing and equipment shortfalls and outlined how the department expects service levels to change. "The budget adopted made a cut of 55 positions," a presenter told the council, adding that the office had located placements for 23 of those roles but that the remainder will be removed from payroll when cuts take effect.
City staff said an energy shortfall of about $7.3 million will affect…
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