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Vienna departments present FY27 new requests: communications, parks, public works and an events funding ask
Summary
Department heads presented FY27 'new budget requests' including a $50,000 façade program, public information staffing and overtime figures, parks staffing and revenue‑positive gymnastics program changes, public works facilities staffing needs, and a $50,000 Vienna250 event request. Council discussed offsets and timelines and will submit rankings by Jan. 31.
Council heard a series of departmental budget presentations as part of a FY27 new budget request work session, and members probed funding offsets and implementation risks.
Economic Development Director Nicole described a $50,000 annual facade and interior improvement matching program that would pay 30 percent of eligible private project costs and require an external Economic Development Authority to administer. Nicole also requested a business‑development and real‑estate specialist to take a proactive approach to tenant recruitment and priority property retention; she said the town has limited in‑house capacity after recent staff turnover.
Public Information Director Karen presented…
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