First‑quarter finances look stable; council approves legal contract and fireworks purchase

Adam Thompson, the city finance manager, presented the city’s first‑quarter FY 2526 financial report covering Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2025. He said total year‑to‑date revenues were roughly $3.85 million and general fund revenues were approximately 30–32% of the annual budget, with year‑to‑date general fund expenditures around $1.17 million (personnel was the largest category). Thompson noted the utility fund and CRA activity were stable for the quarter and referenced receipt of FEMA dollars and an audit packet; he said no immediate budgetary concerns were identified but the city will continue monitoring trends and prepare a midyear forecast.

On items requiring council action, staff brought a three‑year legal services contract with Tras Banyo LLP (document in the packet) for approval. A council member moved, seconded and the council voted unanimously to approve the contract; staff will finalize signatures and execute the agreement.

Council also considered a purchase request for a fireworks display scheduled for June 28, 2026. Staff recommended a land‑based show from Piedo (or Cairo) Productions at $21,500; the fire department provided a supporting memo about vendor safety performance. Council moved and authorized the city manager and city attorney to sign the contract; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Thompson and council members discussed benchmarking and additional comparative data the council requested for future reporting; he also noted CRA audit follow‑up and suggested staff will prepare adjusted slides or handouts to correct a billing display that had been updated after the packet distribution.