The committee took and approved multiple budget requests for fiscal year 2026. All items listed below were approved by committee votes recorded as 4-0.
Votes recorded at the meeting:
- 25-1278: Request to approve Information Technology capital projects fund budget ' Approved 4-0 (discussion included ERP permitting/licensing, Internet backup circuit and firewall upgrade issues).
- 25-1270: Request to approve Library budget ' Approved 4-0 (presentation covered reopening, usage statistics, award recognition, collection agency practice and facility warranty/repairs).
- 25-1279: Request to approve Mayor's office budget ' Approved 4-0 (discussion included frontline listening sessions and training plans).
- 25-1280: Request to approve Council budget ' Approved 4-0 (discussion included training reimbursements and hosting the League conference; Granicus/recording costs clarified).
- 25-1281: Request to approve Debt Service budget ' Approved 4-0 (debt payment mechanics and TIF transfers explained).
- 25-1282: Request to approve General Administration budget ' Approved 4-0 (wage reserve strategy explained; reserves will be monitored and replenished as needed).
- 25-1283: Request to approve Room Tax special revenue fund budget ' Approved 4-0 (room tax distribution and Exhibition Center bond performance discussed).
- 25-1284: Request to approve Finance budget ' Approved 4-0 (overview of finance organization: administration, customer service and support services).
Each approved item will proceed to final budget adoption under normal procedures and, where noted, staff will return with follow-up reports or amendments as recommended during discussion.