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Budget Subcommittee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Police Budget Pressures and Traffic Repairs Reviewed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Department Heads Directed to Cut Budgets

Mayor Molly E. Spino will direct department heads to reduce their proposed FY 2026/2027 miscellaneous budgets. The committee reviewed the overall budget proposals and their potential effect on the mill rate, but no final budget or reduction amount was recorded.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Public Works Budget Requests Reviewed

The subcommittee reviewed proposed FY 2026/2027 Public Works budgets, including requests for additional staff, increased drainage and roadway maintenance funding, and restored recreation programming. The citywide safety and security equipment has already been purchased with ARPA funds, and installation remains to be bid.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Fire Budget Proposes Major Staffing Increase

The proposed FY 2026–2027 Fire Headquarters budget is 18% higher than the current year and includes $365,000 for daytime staffing at the Eastside fire station. The proposed volunteer fire department budget is up 107%, with restored capital funding, a $5,000 stipend increase, and reinstated equipment-testing funds.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Police Budget Pressures and Traffic Repairs Reviewed

The committee reviewed proposed FY 2026/2027 budgets for police operations and related services, including a department staffing shortage of eight officers that is increasing overtime costs. It also discussed aging traffic infrastructure, including signals that are approximately 30 years old.

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