12) (Second Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the annual budget totaling $437,639,029, as amended by the City Council, for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027; appropriating revenue and expenditure amounts thereof for city funds, authorizing no rate increase for water service rates, no rate increase for wastewater service rates, no increase in storm drainage fees, a 2.5% increase in solid waste service charges, all other fees and charges for various city services as provided for in the fee schedule, capital improvement plan expenditures, elimination of eleven (11) full-time positions for a net total of 460.0 positions, and authorizing for the carryover of encumbrances, all associated schedules and documents; and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
(RELATED AGENDA ITEM 3 OF 5 & ROLL CALL VOTE IS REQUESTED)
The City Council voted 7-0 to approve on first reading on 9/5/2026.