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Three main funding options are under consideration: <br />No Action – Do not fund any new positions at this time. <br />Full Levy Funding – Fund all three positions by increasing the base tax levy, which would <br />permanently raise the tax burden. <br />Use of One-Time TIF Funds – Temporarily fund the positions using approximately $990,000 in <br />one-time dollars from closed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. This approach would cover <br />the cost of the new positions for 3–6 years but would delay levy increases until the funds are <br />exhausted, at which point a significant levy jump would be required to maintain staffing as <br />demonstrated below. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Firefighter/Paramedic staffing is key priority for 2026 to maintain service level expectations and staff <br />capacity. Use of one-time funds to lower the levy would limit options for amenity requests and options <br />to adapt to challenges in future budget cycles. <br />Staff is seeking Council direction on how to plan for final levy decisions and use of one-time funds. <br />Feedback will be utilized to finalize the Capital Improvement Plan and associated portion of the 2026 <br />levy that will be presented at the regular Council Meeting on November 10, 2025. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Presentation <br />Capital Fund Summaries <br />Public Comments <br />10