May 27, 2026Board meeting
City Council Hearing
The committee held a hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Department of Public Works. Key topics included an overview of the department's expansive mission and its budget services, which cover solid waste management, water and wastewater utilities, and surface water management. Discussions focused on the strategic initiative to insource jobs, the reduction in reliance on contractual services, and efforts to address material weaknesses in financial management concerning debt service coverage ratios for wastewater utilities. The committee also touched upon the impact of rate adjustments and the ongoing evaluation of long-term financial stability for utility operations.