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City Council

This is your budget – share your ideas this May/June.

Take an active role in City budget discussions. You have a direct opportunity to influence how the City allocates resources for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee (FOP) is reviewing the proposed budget now. We encourage you to attend a meeting to share your suggestions. If you are unable to join us, please email the FOP committee using the contact details on the Council page.

Upcoming Budget Meetings at City Hall

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – FOP Meeting

Budget Review – Public comment encouraged.

  • Overview
  • General Fund Revenues & Expenditures
  • Debt Service
  • Mayor & City Council
  • Information Technology
  • PC Replacement Fund
  • Outside Agencies
  • Human Services
  • Unclassified Items
  • Capital Appropriations
  • Risk Management
  • City Clerk
  • City Manager’s Office
  • Airport
  • Community Development
  • Library
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Facilities

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – FOP Meeting

Budget Review – Public comment encouraged.

  • City Attorney
  • Assessment
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Benefits
  • Compensated Absences Fund
  • Parking Fund
  • Police
  • Fire

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – FOP Meeting

Budget Review – Public comment encouraged.

  • Public Works
  • Solid Waste Fund
  • Sewer Fund
  • Water Fund
  • Equipment (Fleet Fund)

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – City Council Meeting

Introduce bond resolutions; introduce salary ordinance. Public comment not accepted.

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – FOP Meeting

Make recommendations on the budget, salary ordinance, and bond resolutions. Public comment encouraged.

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – City Council Meeting

Public hearing on the budget. Public comment encouraged.

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – City Council Meeting

Vote on the budget, salary ordinance, and bond resolutions. Public comment not accepted.