The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
The city plans to take in $3.677.826 million, spend $3.784.661 and will use a negative $106,835 for the capital improvement fund, leaving a fund balance of $2,302,749.
City Manager Erik Wilson pronounced the budget as solid.
The city is acknowledging there will be needs in the capital improvements department over the next several years, particularly in ideas about complete streets.
For example, he said the city plans to spend $50,000 on a dog park because it has been so popular in citizens’ survey about wishes. The city also in the coming year will set aside $200,000 for an anticipated paving project for Reno Drive and West Superior Street, the busiest intersection in town. The state is expected to help with a grant.
Other expected expenses involve office furniture, replacing a generator for the fire department and roof replacement for city hall.
City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins said she was very pleased the budget includes the city resuming the policy of absorbing the expense for plowing sidewalks.
Wilson reported there is a gap between assessed values and taxable values.
In other business at the meeting Monday night, the council:
- Accepted a Par Plan grant applied for by Streets Superintendent Cole Lutz for $5.000. The city’s tab will be $839.
- Approved the sale of a 2002 Freightliner 3,000-gallon water tender for $5,500.
- After a second reading, adopted new Ordinance No. 281, as recommended by the Planning Commission, for updating purchasing policy.
- Approved the sale on consignment of a Hurst extrication tool for public safety.
- Approved an application from the Don pathos Mexican Bar and Grill for a social district permit.
