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Non Levy Supported funds included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan include: Stormwater Fund 2026 planned costs include routine pond treatment expenses of around $22,000, and improvements to the Water Re-use retaining wall that is in danger of failing, these costs are expected to be around $145,000. Utilities Infrastructure Fund Significant costs for Utilities Infrastructure fund 2026 include ·Automation of Backwash Valves at Iron Plant expected to cost $210,000 ·Roof replacement on Iron Plant at an estimated cost of $95,000 ·Wellhouse 3, 4, and 5 are in need of new roofs in 2026, this is expected to cost around $42,000 ·A quote for providing a Water Treatment Plant Components Assessment was received in 2025 at a cost of $46,800. The goal of this assessment is to provide a clearer understanding of when major replacement costs may arise within the water treatment facilities. Staff are currently exploring alternative options to reduce the overall cost of the assessment. Streets Infrastructure Fund The City’s street improvement program remains a key component of its long-term infrastructure strategy. In recent years, the City has followed a schedule of phased street reconstructions to address aging pavement and underground utilities following a two-year on, one-year off schedule. This program has been primarily funded through a combination of special assessments and general obligation bonding. Council discussed the in-depth presentation of the 2026 Debt Levy and Future Street Improvement Schedule with staff at the June 24, 2025 Council Work Session where the future street project scheduled was changed to pause the schedule for 2026 and 2027 then transition to and every-other-year schedule beginning in 2028 for as long appropriate infrastructure maintenance allows this schedule. This modification helps preserve debt capacity for other long-term capital needs and creates space to plan for facilities and park investments without sharp fluctuations in the City’s debt service levy. The plan at this time remains as discussed. FUNDING OPTIONS AND LEVY IMPACT At the August 12, 2025 City Council Work Session, the Council supported the need for increased fire department staffing and asked staff to propose funding options that minimize the impact on the tax levy. As has been presented, staff determined that hiring just one or two Firefighter/Paramedics would not meet service demands; therefore, all funding scenarios now assume hiring three new positions—one for each shift. Three main funding options that were under consideration: ·No Action – Do not fund any new positions at this time. ·Full Levy Funding – Fund all three positions by increasing the base tax levy, which would permanently raise the tax burden.