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FY 2026-27 Operating Budget - New Budget Request Work Session (30 Minute Staff Presentation)
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
This work session is a key step in the development of the Town’s FY 2026-27 Operating Budget. The purpose of the session is to present Department New Budget Requests, including proposed staffing additions and service enhancements that are not currently included in the base budget.
Departments submitted requests based on identified service needs, operational demands, and alignment with Council priorities. These requests were reviewed and ranked by the Budget Committee prior to this meeting. During the work session, Council will review the Budget Committee’s rankings and then provide its own prioritization of the requests.
Council’s direction from this session will guide staff as they prepare the Proposed FY 2026-27 Operating Budget, which will be transmitted to Council on March 4 and made available to the public on March 6. The proposed budget will be discussed in detail during Council Budget Work Sessions scheduled for March 14 and March 16.
This process supports transparency, fiscal responsibility, and alignment of limited resources with community and Council priorities.