Council work session reviews FY27 budget planning and 2026 construction preview; presentation received and filed
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Mayor Christopher Taylor convened a City Council work session on March 23, 2026 to review FY27 budget planning and a 2026 construction season preview. CFO Marti Praschan outlined revenue and expenditure assumptions; staff from multiple departments (including Sustainable Energy Utility, Fire, Police, Economic Development, Public Services, City Clerk, and Community Services) presented requested budget impacts. Public commenters from the Student Advocacy Center urged continued funding. The presentation was received and filed and the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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- Received and filed the FY27 budget planning presentation and 2026 construction season preview.
- Council heard revenue and expenditure assumptions and departmental budget requests from Sustainable Energy Utility, Community Services, City Clerk, Fire, Police, Economic Development, and Public Services.
- Public comment recorded urging continued funding for Student Advocacy Center mentoring programs.
- Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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Work Session - This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and online at a2gov.org/watchCTN
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- Public commentary can be made in person or by calling Zoom at: 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 Enter Meeting ID 942 1273 2148 or online at a2gov.org/CouncilZoom
- CALL TO ORDER
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- ADJOURNMENT
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- LIVE: MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 @ 7:00 P.M. REPLAY: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 @ 8:00 P.M.
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- A hard copy of this Council packet can be made available upon request during regular business hours.
- WORK SESSION
- FY27 Budget Planning
- ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
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