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Council examines proposed 2025–26 biennial budget; staff to consider long‑term gap and a 2% credit‑card fee
Summary
At a work session, council received a detailed briefing on the proposed 2025–26 biennial budget including revenue and expenditure assumptions, vehicle replacement lists, personnel costs, and a proposed 2% convenience fee on credit/debit card payments to offset processing costs.
City staff presented the proposed 2025–26 biennial budget to the council in a work session briefing that described revenue assumptions, expenditure changes and several policy items council will consider in the coming weeks.
Budget staff said the process began with an April 2024 retreat and multiple committee reviews; the proposed biennium keeps existing service levels while reflecting the council’s strategic priorities. Key revenue assumptions include 2.5% sales‑tax growth, 1% growth in the property‑tax base plus levy capacity, and an assumption of roughly $50 million in assessed new construction each year. City staff also cited utility assumptions (1.5% growth for city-owned utilities) and specific provider…
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