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Council approves FY25/26 mid‑year budget amendment after staff presentation
Summary
Finance staff presented a mid‑year amendment that reduces general‑fund revenue by about $414,000 and increases general‑fund expenditures roughly $1.4 million, driven largely by public‑safety stipend and benefit changes. Council approved the amendment 6–0.
City finance staff presented a mid‑year FY25/26 budget amendment on May 11, describing revenue decreases and several department expenditure increases.
Finance staff noted general fund revenues are projected to fall by about $414,000 from the adopted budget and general fund expenditures are expected to increase by approximately $1.4 million. Major expenditure changes identified included police increases (~$110,000, largely dispatcher stipends and related benefits), fire increases (~$382,000), EMS increases (~$222,000), parks (~$65,000, tied to a pump track lighting project funded by a RAM Foundation grant) and community development increases (~$159,312, driven by housing demolitions). Water fund revenues were expected to fall short by about $200,000 with expenditures up roughly $374,000, including a planned meter replacement program (~$100,000) and omitted capital items.
After questions and discussion, the council voted to approve the budget amendment by voice vote, recorded 6–0. Finance staff said they would continue to provide detailed line‑item explanations as requested by council members.
