City Council Budget Retreat

Discussed

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  FY2027 Forecast · Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez, Kyle Laux (Davenport & Company), Matthew Easley, Christine Johnston, and Gwen Riddle covering economic atmosphere, revenue forecast, expenditure overview, capital improvement program, and other funds. No Council action was taken.

  • FY2027 ForecastCFO J.C. Martinez and supporting presenters delivered the FY2027 forecast to the City Council; no action was taken.
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  Rethinking Spending Habits · Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez. The City Council reached consensus to: review options for a refuse enterprise fund; look into other options for DMV Select (including fewer days offered); merge Historic Resources into Parks and Recreation; merge Public Works and Parks and Recreation grounds/field maintenance; discuss with the EDA regarding fiscal function potential reductions; and proceed with a feasibility study for a possible independent school system.

  • Refuse Enterprise FundCouncil reached consensus to review options for converting trash and recycling services to a refuse enterprise fund.
  • DMV Select ServicesCouncil reached consensus to look into other options for DMV Select services, including offering fewer days, as the organizational structure for elimination was discussed.
  • Historic Resources and Parks and Recreation MergerCouncil reached consensus to merge Historic Resources into Parks and Recreation.
  • Public Works and Parks and Recreation Grounds/Field Maintenance MergerCouncil reached consensus to merge Public Works and Parks and Recreation grounds/field maintenance departments.
  • EDA Fiscal Functions ReductionCouncil reached consensus to discuss with the EDA their thoughts on a potential reduction of fiscal functions.
  • Independent School System Feasibility Studyin progressCouncil reached consensus to proceed with a feasibility study of a possible independent school system for the city.
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  Employee Compensation · Presentation given by Human Resources Director Fatina Williams covering recruitment, retention, living wage, fringe benefits, and retirement. No Council action was taken.

  • Employee CompensationHuman Resources Director presented on employee compensation; no Council action was taken.
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  FY2027 City Council Budget Process & Guidance · Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez covering the FY2027 budget calendar, budget open house highlights and feedback, and specific goals, priority capital projects, and other priority action items. The City Council discussed their goals and priorities for the upcoming proposed FY2027 budget. No formal action was taken.

  • FY2027 Budget Process GuidanceCFO J.C. Martinez presented the FY2027 budget calendar, open house feedback, and priority items; the Council discussed goals and priorities for the FY2027 budget without taking formal action.