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The council reviewed and approved the tentative fiscal year 2025 millage rate at 5.5000. Furthermore, the tentative fiscal year 2025 budget was approved in the amount of $49,085,693. The council also formally scheduled the final budget hearing.
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The council discussed various fiscal priorities for the upcoming year, including the development of a marketing budget to promote the city beyond the county and the potential for leveraging TDC grants for city events. Key operational goals focused on maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient city, with specific emphasis on increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and improving employee insurance affordability. Infrastructure discussions included managing bulk pickup services, evaluating the condition and potential public use of the Armory for recreation, and establishing a replacement schedule for city equipment. Furthermore, the council addressed the need for increased grant matching funds, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and potential future land use for industrial development.
The council reviewed the draft budget presentation for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on funding for a new camera system, reallocations within the vehicle budget, and projected funding for employee bonuses utilizing the City's HRA account. Delays and clarifications regarding fund balances, prior-year carryovers, and transfers from Enterprise Funds were key discussion points. The council also explored potential revenue sources like business taxes, the Local Option Gas Tax, and fire department impact fees, while debating the necessity of lifting a hiring freeze to address staffing capacity and management workload.
The council conducted a public hearing to deliberate and act upon the final FY26 millage rate and municipal budget. The council officially approved the millage rate at 5.5000 and the final budget of $61,261,972. The proceedings included significant debate regarding the city's financial health, the management of reserves, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) allocations, and the impact of budgetary decisions on city employees.
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