general fund budget amendment
Review general fund changes to fund a full-time inspector
Watch for City Council action adopting (or changing) the recommended General Fund budget amendment and how the city covers the $75,000 gap.
Typically discussed at Personnel and Finance Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
City staff told the Personnel and Finance Committee the Inspections budget is short about $75,000 this year, whether the inspector job stays part-time or goes full-time. The committee recommended a General Fund budget amendment, but one member pushed for spending cuts instead of shifting money from the Economic Development Fund.
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passed Personnel and Finance Committee · Aug 1, 2025 Review Possible General Fund Budget Amendment, Including Possible Funding for Full-Time Inspections Position
Wachowski moved to recommend City Council adopt the General Fund amendment as corrected.
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Staff said the Inspections budget needs an additional $75,000 this year, whether the inspector position remains part-time or becomes full-time.
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The committee voted to recommend a General Fund budget amendment.
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The recommended amendment relied on revised revenue estimates, including lower investment interest and higher utility tax equivalent/fees.
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The recommended amendment included shifting City Manager budget tied to covering economic development duties during the Community Development Director vacancy.
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A committee member said he preferred cutting spending to fund Inspections rather than moving money from the Economic Development Fund.
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