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City finance officer reports March shortfall as capital work ramps up; staffing changes announced
Summary
Finance Officer Renee Baker told the council March revenues were about $1.8 million and expenses about $2.2 million as capital projects begin; the city introduced a new financial analyst and elevated an employee to a Government Affairs Director role.
Renee Baker, the city's finance officer, presented the March 2025 financial report, saying revenues for March were "coming in at about 1,800,000 and expenses going out about 2,200,000." Baker explained the timing reflected project starts and pending reimbursements that should arrive in coming months.
She said sales tax receipts show positive movement — roughly $50,000 over the comparable 2024 period — and noted the utility billing system went live on March 17, marking the first billing cycle in the new software. Baker introduced Carla Fitchin as the city's new financial analyst and announced Rob (surname not specified at the presentation) will move into a newly created Government Affairs Director role to expand legislative and interagency responsibilities.
Baker said auditors will present the 2024 annual audit at the next meeting and that there were no findings in the material provided to council.
