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Council reviews fund balance, one‑time transfers and limited raises for EMS and police
Summary
Staff reported a projected FY26 fund balance around 11% under the current balanced budget scenario and listed $92,000 in administration cuts; the draft budget includes a 5% increase for EMS and a 5% across‑the‑board raise for police and dispatch, while other staff had a prior COLA.
Financial staff reported projected fund balance figures and recent budget adjustments. Ms. Clark told council the balanced budget currently projects an 11% fund balance (based on FY26 projections) though staff said current figures are higher; the packet contains a list of $92,000 in administration cuts made to reach the balanced budget. Council members expressed concern that relying on one‑time transfers from the DMD or EDC in prior years does not solve structural revenue shortfalls.
Staff also confirmed targeted compensation steps: a 5% increase was included for EMS and a 5% across‑the‑board increase for the police department and dispatch. Carey said other city staff received a COLA in the prior fiscal year and were not receiving the same 5% in this draft. The workshop ended with staff directed to provide additional revenue detail and to return with revised numbers during the formal adoption process.
