Summary
DPW is proposing about $7.9 million for 2027 — roughly 2.5% below 2026 — but is asking for unfunded positions including an electrician, motor equipment operators, laborers and help for the building maintenance division, which is currently a one-man operation. Council also discussed parking meter removal as the pay-by-plate kiosk system arrives.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 30, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Proposed 2027 DPW budget of about $7.998 million, down roughly $143,000 from 2026.
Residents who rely on sanitation, street, park and building services across the city.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Work Session Meeting - Oct 19, 2026
The 2027 city budget is nearly finalized with no council changes requested, heading to a public hearing next week. Fee schedule fixes include a fingerprint fee correction and new marina rates.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
The chief's budget is nearly flat (up about $10,600 to $11.958 million) but adds a captain position to handle internal affairs, accreditation and FOIL work — partly to address community concerns about a union member investigating fellow officers. Crime is down 24.5% and use-of-force incidents down 20.4% year over year.
Work Session Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
The Water, Planning, and Economic Development departments presented their budget proposals. These presentations shape next year's spending on services residents rely on.
Special Work Session Budget Meeting - Sep 30, 2026
DPW is proposing about $7.9 million for 2027 — roughly 2.5% below 2026 — but is asking for unfunded positions including an electrician, motor equipment operators, laborers and help for the building maintenance division, which is currently a one-man operation. Council also discussed parking meter removal as the pay-by-plate kiosk system arrives.
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