FY26-27 Commission Presentation - Rollback Overview
Rollback, Fire Assessment & Budget Overview
Special Session 07/14/2026
Alan Lawson, CFO
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Millage & Fire Assessment
Millage Review
Current 7.7500 = $65.3M
Rollback 7.4257 = $62.6M
Impact = -$2.7M
CRA Impact -$0.7M
Fire Assessment
Current $145 = $8.8M
Proposed $170 = $10.3M
Impact = +$1.5M
Delta
-$1.2M
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Updated Budget (General Fund)
**No Change
Current/New Assumptions:
12 Month hiring freeze (Vacancies) = +$ 1.5M
Rollback Rate = 7.4257 = -$2.7M
COLA Walk-Thru
COLA Impact — $2.9M (General Fund only)
General Emp - $0.8M
PD - $1.0M
FD - $1.1M
Add Pays - $0.6M (PD & FD)
PD Step Plan - $0.3M
Total Salary Impact = $3.8M
Add Backs
COLA Impact $2.9M
Add Pays $0.6M
PD Step Plan $0.3M
Rollback $2.7M
Total Impact $6.5M
Revenue/Reduction
Fire Assessment $1.5M
Vacancies $1.5M
Additional Plan Reductions $1.7M
Draw from Fund Balance $1.8M
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Next Steps
Continuous Improvement Activities to Reduce the General Fund Draw
Updates to the Commission as Need to Provide Transparency
September 8th – First Budget Hearing
September 16th – Final Budget Hearing
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Annual Operating Plan - Strategic Foundation
Simplify the budgeting process
Allow for departments to know the number early and begin to strategize what projects and work need to be completed for next year now (6 months from now)
Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Maintain a balanced budget while preserving adequate reserves
Align expenditures with long-term revenue projections
Reduce reliance on one-time funding sources
Optimize Resource Allocation
Prioritize funding for essential services (public safety, infrastructure, sanitation)
Allocate resources based on performance metrics and community impact
Implement zero-based or priority-based budgeting for transparency
Support Economic Development
Invest in projects that stimulate local business growth and job creation
Allocate funds for workforce development and innovation initiatives
Encourage partnerships with private and nonprofit sectors
Improve Operational Efficiency
Identify cost-saving opportunities through process automation
Consolidate services where feasible to reduce duplication
Implement shared services across departments
Address Equity and Community Needs
Ensure equitable distribution of resources across neighborhoods
Fund programs that support vulnerable populations
Incorporate community feedback into budget priorities
Invest in Infrastructure and Resilience
Allocate funds for critical infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
Plan for climate resilience and disaster preparedness
Support sustainable development initiatives
Strengthen Long-Term Planning
Align budget decisions with the city’s strategic plan and vision
Incorporate multi-year financial forecasting
Prepare for future liabilities (pensions, healthcare).
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