City financial staff presented the third and final departmental and fund budget appropriation adjustments for FY2025 on Dec. 16 and the council approved the recommended midyear corrections and increases.

Rebecca from the budget office said the adjustments align appropriations with grant awards and operating changes. Examples she listed included a $647,665 increase in general grants for the library's arts and culture programming (offset by foundation revenue), $58,801 in the Capital Projects Fund for EV chargers at Mark Twain Library (offset by rebates and incentives), and a $4,756,644 increase in general-fund appropriations for the Fire Department to cover overtime, travel and lodging for anticipated wildfire response, with the department expecting state reimbursement.

Councilmembers asked about public comment and voted by roll call to approve the adjustments. Staff said the adjustments will be incorporated into FY25 year-end reporting to council in early 2026.