Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The committee held a hearing to consider the mayor’s proposed budget for city departments for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
• The meeting was recessed, so no vote occurred.

Why it matters

It determines how city services will be funded and which programs may be prioritized.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The committee reviewed the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that sets estimated revenues and expenditures for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
• The meeting was recessed, so the ordinance was not voted on.

Why it matters

It establishes the legal budget framework for all city departments, impacting services and tax rates.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The committee examined the Annual Salary Ordinance that lists city positions and compensation for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
• The meeting was recessed, so no vote was taken.

Why it matters

It sets salaries and staffing levels for city employees, affecting payroll costs and service delivery.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• Ordinance amends the Administrative Code to let the City Administrator pause, reduce, or return annual contributions by departments that contract for Public Works to the Self‑Insurance Surety Bond Fund.

Why it matters

Provides flexibility in managing bond fund contributions, potentially affecting city financial risk and budgeting.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The ordinance proposes an annual salary schedule that lists positions and salaries for the same set of departments for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
• It defines the compensation framework for city employees in those agencies.

Why it matters

It sets salary levels for city workers, impacting the city’s payroll costs and employee compensation.

Who is affected

How to act