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Board advances FY26–27 public works budgets and several capital requests to Board of Finance
Summary
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to forward multiple FY26–27 Public Works budgets and capital proposals — including the operating budget ($11,753,565), solid waste fund ($1,980,575) and major road fund ($6,352,024) — to the Board of Finance for consideration.
The Board of Public Works voted to forward a package of department and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026–27 to the Board of Finance, approving motions to advance the Department of Public Works operating budget, major road and capital improvement funds, and multiple special‑revenue and capital requests.
The board approved a motion to forward the Department of Public Works operating budget in the amount of $11,753,565, authorizing the director to make minor corrections subject to mayoral approval. The solid waste disposal fund proposal of $1,980,575 also moved forward after brief discussion about recycling cost increases, and the transfer station special revenue fund proposed budget (reported as $949,485) was approved for referral. The board also forwarded a DPW CIP request of $7,815,000 and the major road improvement fund proposal of $6,352,024.
Board members emphasized that most capital numbers assume leveraging of state and grant programs and that some large projects may be phased. On the solid waste budget, a board member noted that recycling costs are rising and that the city remains under a long‑term contract with a waste‑to‑energy partner (referred to in the meeting as Real World, formerly Covanta), which helps keep disposal below market rates.
Other approved actions included forwarding a $1,190,000 fleet capital package and a $285,000 city building fund request to the Board of Finance, and approving smaller transfers: a $77,423 transfer into DPW administration for engineering/professional fees and a $7,000 transfer to the transfer station natural gas line item.
All motions were moved and seconded on the record and passed with board members indicating "aye." The Board of Public Works authorized the director to make minor adjustments to proposed requests before submission to the Board of Finance. Next procedural step: the Board of Finance will consider the referred items at its upcoming review session.
