Council approves Set Preliminary 2026 Tax Rate, 4-3

Approval of Consent Agenda

0 yes, 0 no

Receive Proposed FY 2027 Budget

0 yes, 0 no

Set Preliminary 2026 Tax Rate

4 yes, 3 no

Receive Proposed 2027 Capital Program

0 yes, 0 no

Phelps Road Drainage Improvements Final Payment

0 yes, 0 no

CDBG-DR Disaster Relief Program Funding

0 yes, 0 no

Solid Waste Franchise: Nexus Disposal, LLC

0 yes, 0 no

Solid Waste Franchise: Local Solution Enterprises, Inc.

0 yes, 0 no

Public Health Nuisance Abatement: 180 E Virginia St.

0 yes, 0 no

transportation infrastructure

Residents are struggling to schedule rides for medical appointments due to long wait times and an inefficient phone system.

What it means: The city spends approximately $10 million annually on transit services.

budget adoption

The city is facing a structural deficit and is debating how much to raise taxes to cover debt and maintain services. Residents are concerned about the impact on their household budgets.

What it means: The city government benefits from increased revenue to fund essential services and debt obligations.