Danny Graves

The City Council adopted and revised a salary schedule for the fiscal year 2016-17. The schedule includes an eight-step salary plan effective September 25, 2016, for non-union employees. Employees with the same job title as the previous pay plan shall be assigned to the same pay step as the previous pay plan. Non-Union regular full-time and part-time employees who qualify for benefits and who have attained the top of their pay grade will be eligible for a $200 Service Award on their anniversary date upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation.

The document outlines the Program of Service and Annual Operating Budget for the City of Hastings from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019. It includes personnel authorization schedules for various funds such as the General Fund, Museum Fund, Street Fund, and Landfill Fund, detailing the number of positions in each department. Additionally, it presents the 2018-2019 salary schedule effective September 16, 2018, for both non-union and union employees, featuring a new eight-step salary schedule and adjustments based on a comparability study. The schedule lists hourly, biweekly, monthly, and yearly salaries for numerous positions within the city.

The budget includes revenues from taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, fees and forfeitures, parks and recreational fees, and other income. Expenditures cover personal services, operations and maintenance, capital outlay, and transfers across various departments including the City Administrator's Office, Mayor and Council, Personnel/Civil Service, Legal, Development Services, Information Technology, Auditorium, Cemetery, Parks and Recreation, Library, 911 Center, Fire & Rescue, and Police. Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds are also detailed.

The document is the annual operating budget for the City of Hastings for the fiscal year October 2025 to September 2026. It includes a consolidated summary of all funds, a three-year comparison of actual versus budgeted amounts, and detailed budget information for the General Fund and other governmental accounts. The budget covers various departments and services, such as administration, human resources, city attorney, finance, mayor & council, city clerk, development services, auditorium, cemetery, parks, water park, recreation, library, 911 center, police, fire, ambulance, EPA mandates, storm water management, and airport. It also includes information on other funds like the Business Improvement District, Community Development, Creative District, Library Grant, Parks Grant, Duncan/Parks Sales Tax, Parks/Rec Sales Tax, Aquatics Center, Public Safety Grant, Wireless E911, Landline E911, A.R.P.A., Natural Disaster, Diversion, Museum, Street, KENO, Debt Service, Special Assessments, and more.

The Hastings Public Library's Community Response Plan for 2025-2030 focuses on enhancing the lives of residents by providing access to information, resources, and experiences. The plan prioritizes information accessibility, addressing unmet community needs through resources, and offering inclusive community experiences. Key outcomes include increased circulation of materials, greater satisfaction with library resources, expanded community partnerships, and enhanced programming for adults and seniors.