FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Personnel Total (FTE)

220

215.25

213.25

210

206.25

203.75

198.25

200

196.00

195.00

193.50

193.50

189.75

187.50

190

182.00

180

174.00

170

During the last recession, balancing the General Fund was accomplished by strategically reducing expenditures, establishing more efficient operating models, and working closely with employees to contain personnel expenses. The City reduced approximately 34 positions or over 17% of its workforce during the Great Recession. In addition, during FY 19-20, the City eliminated 5.5 FTEs. As the economy continues its growth trajectory despite the high interest rate environment, the City is carefully adding additional staffing in critical areas such as Public Safety to address the increased demand for service by the Community. This is in addition to the budget for the staffing of the Third Fire Station which is scheduled to open in late 2024. The addition of 9.0 FTEs, which is primarily from non-General Funds or with dedicated funding sources (6.0 FTEs), will be cautiously approached and monitored to align with the macro-economic environment as well as our local tax revenue generating development projects to ensure the City’s long -term fiscal sustainability.

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