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Council adopts final 2025–26 budget, shifts vehicle purchases to fund police camera system
Summary
The council approved Resolution 25-16, adopting the FY 2025–26 budget with amendments that defer two vehicle purchases and allocate new funds for a police camera system; the measure passed by roll call after staff described financing and procurement options.
The council approved Resolution 25-16, the city’s final budget for fiscal year 2025–26, after agreeing to defer two planned vehicle purchases and add funding for a police camera system.
Chair opened discussion by describing adjustments under truth-in-taxation that “bring[ ] it down to 90,000,” and said the council chose to reduce planned truck purchases to free capital for cameras. Staff outlined two camera-package options, estimating $35,000 to $39,000 depending on cloud-storage needs and warranty coverage. “The body cameras we’re getting will tie in with those new systems,” the city’s public-safety staff said, describing county-provided in-car cameras and the proposed cloud integration.
Council members debated whether to buy equipment outright or use a five-year payment plan that would spread costs (about $8,000 per year) and noted potential in-kind support: staff said the county may provide about 20 in-car cameras that would reduce immediate needs. Finance staff recommended allocating $10,000 for initial camera services and placing $35,000–$45,000 in capital to cover procurement contingencies until bids arrive.
A motion to adopt Resolution 25-16 with the camera funding adjustments was moved and seconded; the council took a roll-call vote with affirmative responses recorded for Jake, Rod and Jordan. Chair declared, “Budget is approved.” The budget adoption followed the meeting’s public-hearing process and will be posted as a final record.
