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CIP update shows major fire‑station expense in 2030; tax budget must be filed by July 15
Summary
City staff presented the five‑year capital improvement plan (2027–2031) required by charter and the related tax budget. The CIP lists a fire‑station design in 2029 ($460,000) and construction in 2030 (just over $7 million); staff said the tax budget is needed to secure an estimated $650,000 in local government funds.
Finance and public‑works staff presented the required five‑year Capital Improvement Plan and the companion 2027 tax budget submission, telling council both documents must be approved by July 15. "This is a plan — it is not the actual capital budget or the operational budget — the department heads identified wants and needs for 2027 through 2031," staff said.
Councilors asked about several high‑cost items appearing late in the plan. Chief and staff explained the CIP assumes a multi‑year timeline for a new fire station: design work beginning in 2029 (estimated $460,000) and construction in 2030 at roughly $7 million. Staff also said the tax budget allows the city to participate in the state Local Government Fund distribution; missing the deadline could cost an estimated $650,000 in 2027 revenue. Council agreed to move both the CIP and the tax budget to Monday for formal approval prior to the city's budget process.
