May 7, 2026Board meeting
City Council Legislative Budget Hearing Minutes
The City Council conducted a legislative budget hearing to review proposed operating and capital improvement budgets. Discussions encompassed the budget overview, unassigned fund balance, proposed employee raises, and inflation impacts. The Council reviewed departmental budget requests and strategic needs for various divisions, including Police, Fire, Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Community Safety, Engineering, Transit, Law, Urban Design, and Parks and Recreation. Additionally, the Council deliberated on partner agency requests, deferred maintenance, and financial support for community organizations and infrastructure projects.