HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-01 2026 Budget PreauthorizationsCity Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From:Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Date:October 20, 2024
Item:2026 Budget Pre-approval of Select Items
Council Actions Requested:
Authorization to begin process for several 2026 budget items.
Background Information:
Regarding the 2026 budget plan, there are several items included in the proposed budget that have early
and short windows for ordering or long lead times for delivery.
Police Dept. –Squads -$124,000: The 2026 proposed budget includes replacement of 2020 and 2021
Ford Utility Interceptors; both of which would be hybrids.We’ve seen extended lead times on Police
Squads as well as short windows for ordering.
Public Works Dept. –Dump/Plow Truck –$300,000: The 2026 proposed budget includes replacement
of a 2012 Dump/Plow Truck, outfitted with front wing and front blade. There are two parts to this order:
the chassis and the upfitting. By placing an early order for the chassis helps with early 2026 build times,
which in turn gets the upfitter sooner. Recent Dump/Plow Trucks we’ve purchased have had over a year
lead time.
Financial Impact:
Estimated $424,000.No funds are expected to be necessary in 2025. If any of these items require payment
in 2025, we presently have cash on-hand that could cover the total cost, so the requested pre-approval can
be independent of the property tax levy.
Committee Discussion:
The potential for pre-approvals was noted at the City Council’s September 2 budget workshop; however,
specific items were not discussed.
Attachments:
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