Medium PriorityTaxes Budgetopen
Fund Balance Policy and FY25 Surplus Spending
Summary
The city raised its reserve ceiling to 35% (about $6.7 million) as a buffer against state property tax changes, then spent down the leftover FY25 surplus — about $1.44 million — on the splash pad, workforce housing, parks equipment and more.
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$1.44 million in one-time spending, including $420,000 for the splash pad and $100,000 for workforce housing.
✅Who benefits
Park users, arts and wayfinding planning, and the workforce housing project all get funded.
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