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Council reads budget and fee ordinances; staff to clarify ambulance mileage and some fee language
Summary
Ordinances 14‑49 (annual appropriations) and 14‑50 (fees and charges) were read on first reading; council asked staff to clarify ambulance mileage billing, kennel/boarding fee coverage and other redlined fee changes ahead of second readings scheduled 08/17/2026.
The council read Ordinance 14‑49 (the annual appropriations/budget ordinance) and Ordinance 14‑50 (fee schedule for fiscal year 2026–27) by title on their first readings. Council members flagged several areas requiring clarification before final action.
On 14‑50 members asked whether ambulance mileage is charged one way or round‑trip and whether animal‑control boarding fees cover veterinary costs. Staff said they would verify the ambulance billing basis and consult the veterinarian on boarding‑fee coverage. Several fee changes were marked in red in the packet; staff noted the running fee for city‑council candidacy and a modest increase in the electricity franchise fee from 13.54% to 14%.
Second readings for both ordinances were scheduled for 08/17/2026; staff were directed to produce clarified language for the ambulance mileage, kennel fees and any other ambiguous items before that meeting.
