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Council reviews FY2026 budget draft, hears debate over CIP removals and large park investments
Summary
Staff presented a strategic plan and FY2026 budget overview including a $64 million five‑year CIP; councilmembers disputed removing the police station and city hall expansion from the CIP and approved staff direction to present tentative figures on May 6.
Umbrash — City staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget framework, the city’s strategic plan and updates to the five‑year capital improvement program during the work session.
Staff described a high‑level, two‑year strategic plan built around pillars—quality of life, outstanding service and community development—and noted objectives for public safety, infrastructure and neighborhood services that will guide budget decisions. Finance staff outlined personnel cost drivers built into FY2026: pension and retirement rate projections, step increases for fire, a 2.3% COLA assumption and a 3% merit pool for non‑MOU employees, plus health‑insurance increases. Staff said they…
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