Bernice King Tingle

Pledged Facilities Component on the Property Tax Roll

Same dollar amount annually as before, just billed once or twice a year on the tax bill instead of monthly.

Utility Revenue Bond Issuance to Refinance Developer Note

A $15.4 million debt from utility funds to the general fund; future rates may rise to repay it.

FY 2026/27 City and CSD Budgets

Future options discussed include a possible half- or one-cent sales tax and higher utility rates to repay the general fund.

Informal bidding procedures for public construction

Could reduce procurement costs and delays on smaller public construction projects.

Political Activities of Council Members Policy

August Utility Bill Changes and Solid Waste True-Up

Residents will see the pledged facility charge shift from utility bills to their property tax bills, plus a one-time solid waste true-up adjustment.

Employee Compensation Packages and Budget Impact

About $500,000 more per year in compensation costs; roughly $1-1.5 million of that hits the general fund over four years.

Landscape maintenance assessments for FY 2026/27

3% increases, e.g., $1.56 per parcel in Questa; no increase for Cordes open space.

Naming, Memorial, and Dedication Policy

Possibly a cost-recovery program for plaques and installations, but council said cost recovery shouldn't always be required.

Structural deficit in special tax funds

$7.2 million of general fund money subsidizes special tax services this year, leaving the general fund up only about $450,000.

Potential local sales tax measure

A penny sales tax could roughly double the city's ~$150,000–200,000 annual sales tax take and capture revenue from big-ticket purchases made outside town.

Job Vacancies and Recruitment (AB 2561)

Social Security coverage for city employees

2026 council meeting calendar changes

State and federal legislative advocacy

Federal grants of $2-5 million are being targeted for city projects; VLF reimbursement could take years.

First general municipal election, November 3, 2026

Tie votes will be resolved by lot to avoid the cost of a runoff election.