Budget & Finance

City approves advanced expense accounts for employees

Allows city employees to access pre-approved expense funds for work costs. Affects payroll and operational budgets.

Council approves $12,000 for neighborhood improvements

Spend $12,000 on neighborhood improvements, including aluminum planters. This rescinds an earlier 2023 approval and redirects funds.

Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for fiscal year 2025 withdrawn

The Mayor withdrew the proposed neighborhood discretionary spending plan presented in May 2024, delaying decisions on how those funds will be distributed to community projects.

Council defers fuel tax budget for fiscal 2025

Fuel tax revenue funds city transportation and infrastructure projects. The budget deferral postpones decisions on how $millions in fuel-tax dollars will be spent this fiscal year.

City sets aside $2M state grant for court substance-abuse and mental health serv

Municipal Court receives $2M in state funding to expand substance-abuse and mental-health services, addressing root causes in the criminal-justice system.

Highway Improvement Fund budget for FY 2025 withdrawn from consideration

This proposed budget law—originally introduced May 14, 2024—has been withdrawn from the council agenda, delaying decisions on highway repair and maintenance funding for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Capital Improvement Fund budget withdrawn

The Mayor's proposed $0 capital budget for fiscal 2025 has been pulled from consideration, delaying infrastructure spending decisions.

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY2025

City sets aside money for the Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund to attract major events and sports franchises to the area.

City approves $7,096 office furniture purchase from Kimball

Grants Administration Division receives new office furniture through routine vendor purchase.

ITEM 21. WITHDRAW An Ordinance "TO ADOPT THE GENERAL BOND DEBT RESERVE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025," as presented by the Mayor on May 14, 2024.

Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget adopted for 2025

City approves how the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund will spend money in the coming year to support community development and improvements.

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

Council approves spending plan for the Fair Trial Tax Fund through June 30, 2025, ensuring continued support for fair trial services and legal resources.

Council withdraws TIF fund budget for fiscal 2025

The city is pulling back its tax increment financing budget plan for next year, deferring the final TIF spending framework. This affects any projects or services funded through TIF districts.

City approves AutoZone auto-parts contract (1 year, no-bid)

Equipment Management gets approved supplier for vehicle maintenance parts. No dollar cap disclosed; terms unclear.

General Fund budget for fiscal year 2025 withdrawn

Council pulled the $0-listed budget amendment back from voting, likely for revision. Check your city's budget documents if you depend on public services funded by the General Fund.

ITEM 20. WITHDRAW A Resolution confirming the previous Capital Budget appropriations. (Deferred from 7/25/2024 to 9/17/2024)

Withdraw Corrections Fund budget for fiscal year 2025

The city is withdrawing the corrections budget that was presented in May 2024, likely due to needed changes or further review before final adoption.

Council withdraws fiscal 2025 budget vote

The city delays final approval of its $0 budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The decision postpones city spending plans and any resulting changes to services or taxes.

Council approves $9,647 mainframe repair payment to IBM

City spends $9,647 on emergency hardware repair for its mainframe computer system that manages critical information databases.

Council approves expense accounts for elected and appointed officials

Elected and appointed officials can now submit and claim reimbursement for work-related expenses. Residents can track how public funds cover official spending.