Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance allocating all estimated capital project receipts and expenditures for the Public Utilities Commission for FY ending June 30, 2027 and FY ending June 30, 2028.

Why it matters

It sets the funding needed to maintain and improve water, power, and wastewater infrastructure for the city.

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• The Board passed an ordinance settling the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee for $210,000.
• The lawsuit involved a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk.

Why it matters

The City will pay $210,000, affecting taxpayers and addressing sidewalk safety concerns.

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What's happening

• The ordinance appropriates $195,000,000 of GO bond proceeds to the Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and the Municipal Transportation Agency.
• Funds will be used for acquiring and improving property for health, nursing, mental‑health facilities, and for transportation, pedestrian safety, streetscape, and public‑space projects in FY 2025‑2026.

Why it matters

The funding supports critical health services and improves transportation and public spaces for residents.

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• The Board passed an ordinance settling the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che for $500,000.
• The lawsuit involved a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk.

Why it matters

The City will pay $500,000, impacting taxpayers and reflecting liability for sidewalk safety.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution approving the FY 2026‑27 recommended budget.
• The budget was submitted by the County Executive.

Why it matters

Determines funding for county programs and services that affect all residents.

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What's happening

• The Board will adopt a resolution letting the Sheriff use up to $687,746.59 from the World Cup Safety and Security Grant Program and record that amount as an appropriation. The Board will also approve contracts for continued support of the Jail Management System ($213,761.33) and for JobTrain services for the incarcerated population ($1,770,877.31). Additional agreements with six vendors for pre‑employment services are also included.

Why it matters

These actions fund security planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and improve jail management and inmate programs, impacting public safety and county budgeting.

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What's happening

• Commission will receive a report on the event description, venue, speakers, and sponsors.
• Commission will vote to approve funding not to exceed $15,000 for event expenses and vendors.

Why it matters

Funding supports a community event that celebrates gender equality and raises awareness.

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What's happening

• Commission will discuss a budget request of up to $500 for name badges.
• Commission will vote to approve the budget.

Why it matters

Name badges help identify commissioners during meetings, improving transparency.

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What's happening

• The council will adopt a resolution setting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026‑27.
• The council will accept the on‑call concrete and asphalt repair and replacement project for various city locations and authorize bond releases to fund it.

Why it matters

It determines how much money the city can spend this year and funds needed road repairs, affecting safety and the overall budget.

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What's happening

• A public hearing will be held on the FY 2026-27 Sewer Service Charge Report.
• If a majority of the affected parcels do not protest, the Council will adopt a resolution authorizing collection of the charges on the tax roll.

Why it matters

The charge provides a reliable revenue source for the Sewer Enterprise Fund and adds the fee to the property tax bill for single‑family homeowners.

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