Scott Bauer

Operations Complex and city facility transitions

$6.07 million contract plus up to $908,975 contingency — $6.97 million total budget allocation.

Structural budget deficit in the general fund

A ~$4 million deficit this year cut reserves to $8.7 million; a 2% TOT increase could bring new revenue if approved by voters in November.

Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance update

Recovers unpaid hotel taxes owed to the city; about $247,000 in back TOT collected so far.

Rising Insurance and Liability Costs / Tort Reform

Rate increases of 15-30% a year divert public funds from services; SB 577 may limit future liability exposure.

Charter Amendment on Mayor and Council Salaries

If approved, council pay would cost roughly $85,000/year in new compensation.

City salary schedule and 3% COLA

Included in the adopted budget; affects the city's ongoing payroll costs.

Collection of Unpaid Garbage and Recycling Fees

Recovers delinquent garbage fees; no direct cost to the general public.

Future Items: Parking Permit Discounts, TOT Increase, Small Business Support

A 2% TOT increase could add revenue; permit discounts would reduce fee revenue modestly.

Tenant protections and anti-war resolution requests

AB 1383 pension rollback opposition

Could add astronomical pension costs if enacted; the letter has no direct cost.

Sales tax revenue decline and forecasting reliability

A failed sales tax projection could widen the deficit; only about $100,000 of the projected $600,000 tax increase comes from sales tax, but it's the city's biggest revenue source.

Recology solid waste rate increase of 8.52%

Up to an 8.52% increase on household solid waste bills; the city also collects a 9% fee on gross receipts (up ~$98,000).

Strategic plan for 2025-26

A five-year water and sewer rate study begins before June; housing trust fund backed by TOT from vacation rentals with a state matching application pending.

City fees update for 2025-26

Modest new fees for specific services; the preschool program fee drops by $3.

CIRA/REMIF health plan premium increase

A 39% premium increase means real added costs for the city budget and employees' paychecks starting July 1.