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Council approves several fund transfers, retiree increases and a five‑year bikeshare contract
Summary
The council approved multiple fund transfers and departmental allocations, a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for retirees plus an increase in a retiree payout band, and a five‑year contract with Lift for bikeshare and scooters; stormwater funding will be discussed April 26.
During routine business the council approved a package of transfers and capital allocations, voted to grant a 3% cost‑of‑living increase to retirees and to raise the retiree payout band from $14,000 to $15,000, and approved a five‑year bikeshare/scooter contract with Lift.
Councilors reviewed a transfer of approximately $820,000 with a $20,000 retained balance for three projects, multiple smaller transfers for water and capital accounts, and allocations resulting from a capital improvement audit. The council voted to approve those transfers.
On retiree benefits, the council approved a 3% increase tied to cost‑of‑living and separately approved raising retiree payouts from $14,000 to $15,000. The presenter said approval required full council support for the latter and that the motion passed.
The council previewed a $3.366 million stormwater repair proposal that will be discussed on April 26. Council then considered a five‑year agreement with Lift for bike and scooter service; councilors asked about abandoned or damaged bikes and whether the company or city would be responsible. Staff said Lift would be responsible for station checks and equipment maintenance, and the council approved the contract.
