Receive proposed $67 million operating budget for 2021-2022

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In Plain English

The city manager presents the draft budget covering all city operations from July 2021 through June 2022. City council reviews spending plans for police, fire, parks, roads, and other services. If accepted, staff will finalize the budget for final approval on June 22.

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Votes

Give direction to staff to not have layoffs, including the Police Department, and no increase in positions for the Police Department

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted 5-2 to direct city staff to avoid layoffs in the upcoming budget while also freezing police department staffing at current levels. This means the city will maintain existing police positions but won't add new officers, and all city departments must find ways to balance the budget without cutting jobs. Council members Nathaniel Bates and Thomas K. Butt voted against the motion. This directive will guide staff as they finalize the 2021-2022 budget for the council's final approval on June 22.

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Other motions

Adjourn the meeting

Failed

Themes From Comments

33 people raised 1 topic (33 spoke at the meeting)

Annual Budget

33 spoke

All speakers provided input on the proposed FY 2021-2022 operating budget during the public comment period.

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Community Discussion

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