Florissant council amends budget: $360,000 for stormwater demolition; $2.5M in expected reimbursements; pool upgrades funded

The Florissant City Council on Nov. 10 approved a set of interim budget adjustments tied to ongoing hazard‑mitigation work and final accounting for prior bond projects, while continuing the full fiscal‑year budget ordinance to the next meeting.

Councilman Egan outlined three adjustments staff said were required before final adoption: an increase of $360,000 in the capital improvement fund (stormwater projects) to cover demolition costs for the Bruce Drive Apartments under the Hazard Mitigation Program (HMP); an increase of $2,500,000 in anticipated grant revenue in the capital improvement fund for expected federal and Municipal Sewer District (MSD) reimbursements related to the HMP; and a reallocation of $56,000 from an estimated arbitrage payment related to the 2022 general obligation bond project to the James J. Egan Center outdoor pool upgrades, reflecting an updated rebate analysis from bond counsel.

Council moved and approved the individual adjustments by voice vote. For the overall budget ordinance (Bill 10140), Council voted to continue consideration and final adoption to the next regular meeting so staff can incorporate the approved adjustments and final figures.

Council did not provide detailed timing for federal/MSD reimbursements beyond the statement that they are expected in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026. The council recorded no public testimony on the budget items at the Nov. 10 meeting.

Next steps: staff to incorporate the approved adjustments into Bill 10140, and the council will take final action at a subsequent meeting (next regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 24, 2025).