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8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Second Discussion of 2025-26 New Budget Initiatives
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
Work sessions: December 16th, 2024
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Each year staff has new ideas to discuss with Council that require extra budget funding.
OVERVIEW:
As a kickoff to the new year operating budget process, departments will present new initiatives to provide better service and new programs. The package was sent out in advance to give Council time to read through the new initiatives proposed. This is the second discussion over New Budget Initiatives to give Council more opportunities to discuss.
SUMMARY/STAFF IMPRESSIONS:
There are more new initiatives proposed than can be funded in the budget. Council prioritization of initiatives they find most important will be key to the process. Staff is asking council to review and return their prioritized projects to finance by January 16, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends Council review the new initiatives and prioritize the initiatives to be added to the FY 2025-26 budget.