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Cochran city manager briefs council on $4.5M budget planning, parks and drainage projects; council announces schedule changes
Summary
City Manager Richard Newbern updated the council on FY25‑26 budget planning (general fund ~$4.5M) and several capital efforts including funding for Willie Basby Park, drainage work on Peacock and Lewis streets, and a $1.4M North Ash Street park project. Council also announced new meeting times starting March 2025 and moved public comment to the start of regular meetings.
City Manager Richard Newbern provided updates on budget planning and several capital and administrative items during the Feb. 11 Cochran City Council meeting.
Budget and meetings: Newbern said FY25‑26 budget planning is underway with a projected general fund of about $4.5 million and noted a department head meeting scheduled for Feb. 17. The Council announced schedule adjustments that will take effect beginning in March 2025: work sessions will move to the first Thursday monthly at 6:00 p.m., regular sessions will remain the second Tuesday but shift to 6:00 p.m., public comment will be moved to the beginning of meetings, and the Planning Commission will meet the first Monday of each month.
Capital and community projects: Newbern reported the city will apply for a cybersecurity grant and highlighted several projects: funding released for Willie Basby Park improvements; ongoing drainage work on Peacock and Lewis streets; continued downtown infrastructure upgrades; and progress on a $1.4 million North Ash Street city park project. He also noted an upcoming Chamber banquet on March 22.
Why it matters: These items frame the city’s near‑term capital priorities and administrative rhythms. The updates provide context for FY25‑26 budgeting and for residents tracking park and drainage projects. No formal votes were recorded on these individual project updates at the meeting; subsequent meetings or administrative actions may follow for contracting and capital expenditures.
