City Council Budget Work Session 8-12-2024
2025 City Budget Planning
Tax Levy Levy increase proposals
Capital Equipment and Facilities funding
Staffing requests for Fire and Police Departments
Future budget forecasting (2028 and beyond)
Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy discussion
City event management funding
Credit card fee policies
Public works equipment procurement
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
If we're going to say we should buy it then if I was going to buy a new car I would either know I'm going to take out a small loan for it and save as much as I could or save for all of it if I possibly could.
I think that the two full-time fire department ads I think that that is premature in my mind.
There should be a redundancy in three and four [officers]... it's crazy to hear the stories that they hear about... what our surrounding communities don't have.
People (3)
ZachCity StaffProvides financial analysis, budget calculations, and city operational data to the Council.
Provides financial analysis, budget calculations, and city operational data to the Council.
MattCouncil MemberProposes budget alternatives, including a lower tax levy and specific staffing and project adjustments.
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Proposes budget alternatives, including a lower tax levy and specific staffing and project adjustments.
“I think this... based upon the feedback of the last meeting... I want to have a tax plan this year that I feel comfortable voting yes for.”
Justifying his proposed 35.35% tax rate structure.
DaveCouncil MemberParticipating via remote technology; advocates for setting aside surplus for a ladder truck.
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Participating via remote technology; advocates for setting aside surplus for a ladder truck.
“My hope is that we... take advantage of the current tax rate... I would like the surplus to be the carry forward to for the fire truck.”
Outlining fiscal priorities for the upcoming budget.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 12, 2024 - Work Session