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FY2028 Budget Planning Calendar

The city established its roadmap for drafting the upcoming fiscal year's budget, incorporating early public meetings to address potential tax revaluation questions.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026

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Purchasing Policy and Bidding Threshold Updates

The city raised its informal competitive bidding threshold from $3,000 to $10,000 to streamline procurement and prepare for new financial software. It also added a provision allowing the City Manager to waive bid bonds for certain formal goods purchases.

Last discussed Jun 16, 2026