HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-11 Approve 2026 Budget PreauthorizationsCity Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From:Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Date:November 17,2025
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.Both of these recommended vehicles are
part of our phasing into a 5-year rotation for fleet vehicles.
Fire Dept. –Fleet Vehicle -$85,000: The 2026 proposed budget includes replacement of a 2019 Chevy
Tahoe with buildout. The order window was in September; however, they still have some available. If we
order this vehicle now, we can take delivery and build in 2026. If wait until January, delivery would not
be until 2027.
Fire Dept. –Fleet Vehicle –$70,000: The 2026 proposed budget includes replacement of a 2000 Ford
F250 pickup truck with plow and lighting. The order window was in September; however, they still have
some available. If we order this vehicle now, we can take delivery and build in 2026. If wait until
January, delivery would not be until 2027.
Financial Impact:
Estimated $155,000.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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