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Council approves accounts payable ordinance and hears budget and grant updates
Summary
Council passed an ordinance authorizing payment of city accounts through 07/17/2026 and received staff updates on a HUD $250,000 award with Build America/Buy America implications and a police Blue Shield grant; staff also previewed the preliminary 2027 budget.
The council approved Bill 7999, placing it on second and final reading and adopting Ordinance 9796 to authorize payment of accounts due through July 17, 2026. The roll-call vote was unanimous.
During staff comments, the administration reported receiving a $250,000 HUD economic development grant for a Townsquare project but cautioned that Build America/Buy America provisions could affect construction and procurement costs and documentation. The police department noted a $29,000 Blue Shield grant award. Finance staff said the preliminary 2027 budget would be distributed to council members ahead of the August 5 meeting for review and questions.
