Interim City Manager Scott Davis and Finance Director Gregory Donovan emphasized disciplined financial management with a commitment to employee investment and a focus on maintaining core city services while advancing strategic priorities.
With expected revenue of $41 million, the proposed budget assumes modest growth in sales tax revenue, modest increases in utility taxes and park fees, and no increase in property tax revenue. At the same time, the city anticipates rising insurance costs, increasing payments for police and fire dispatching, and continued economic uncertainty.
The overall budget includes capital investments funded through the Proposition W bond proceeds, reserves, and other dedicated funding sources. Personnel costs remain the city’s largest investment, representing 76% of General Fund expenditures.
Major recommendations include no new full-time positions while fully funding existing staffing levels. A 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment has been proposed for general employees while meeting obligations to police and fire union staff as defined in their collective bargaining agreements.
Of every property tax dollar paid by residents, only 9.2% is allocated to the city. Funding supports bond and pension obligations, street maintenance, and General Fund operations.
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