City Council Budget Retreat

Agenda

• 1FY2027 Forecast

  Outcome: Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez, Kyle Laux (Davenport & Company), Matthew Easley, Christine Johnston, and Gwen Riddle covering economic atmosphere, revenue forecast, expenditure overview, capital improvement program, and other funds. No Council action was taken.

• 2Rethinking Spending Habits

  Outcome: Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez. The City Council reached consensus to: review options for a refuse enterprise fund; look into other options for DMV Select (including fewer days offered); merge Historic Resources into Parks and Recreation; merge Public Works and Parks and Recreation grounds/field maintenance; discuss with the EDA regarding fiscal function potential reductions; and proceed with a feasibility study for a possible independent school system.

• 3Employee Compensation

  Outcome: Presentation given by Human Resources Director Fatina Williams covering recruitment, retention, living wage, fringe benefits, and retirement. No Council action was taken.

• 4FY2027 City Council Budget Process & Guidance

  Outcome: Presentation given by CFO J.C. Martinez covering the FY2027 budget calendar, budget open house highlights and feedback, and specific goals, priority capital projects, and other priority action items. The City Council discussed their goals and priorities for the upcoming proposed FY2027 budget. No formal action was taken.