public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A public hearing was held to receive citizen input regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Ted Chinn, Director of Finance, stated that although not required by law, the City Council has traditionally held multiple public hearings to allow citizens additional opportunities to comment on the proposed budget. This is the second public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The first public hearing was held on July 6, 2026, and two people spoke, one reminding the Council of street condition and maintenance as a top priority, and the other spoke on the relevance of the Council’s pay parity policy for entry level public safety employees. Mr. Chinn stated that a Budget Town Hall Tuesday meeting was held on July 14, 2026, and a final public hearing will be held on August 17, 2026, prior to the adoption of the budget in accordance with State law. (1) Alyssa Huff, 4113 Arbor Drive; and Roy Woodard, 4721 Stallcup Drive, expressed opposition to the closure of the North Branch Library. (2) Vivian Johnson, 4538 Live Oak Drive, expressed opposition to utilizing Florence Recreation Center as a pocket library. (3) Rebecca Martinez, 4523 Marigold Trail, expressed concerns regarding a multi-use facility for recreational activities and library services. (4) Tandy Boroughs, 1204 Lakeshore Drive, expressed support for more transparency regarding the budget process. No others appeared regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.