Loveland Council approves midyear appropriations; two budget ordinances pass and a contracts rollover ordinance passes unanimously
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Summary
Council adopted two ordinances on second reading to add midyear appropriations and to carry forward contracts and obligations into 2025, and adopted a fees resolution that includes Pulliam rates; roll call votes and staff presentations accompanied public comment.
The Loveland City Council adopted two ordinances on May 20 to adjust the 2025 budget and carry forward spending commitments from 2024, and approved a resolution establishing cultural services fees that includes rates for the Pulliam Community Building.
Finance staff presented the midyear package and explained three categories of appropriations: new appropriations for 2025, appropriations carried over from 2024 (reappropriations) and non‑lapsing capital projects. Matthew Elliott, the city budget manager, explained the accompanying materials and noted staff would include operating cost estimates for Pulliam in the 2026 budget process.
Council first approved on second reading Ordinance No. 67 67, enacting supplemental budget appropriations for fiscal year 2025. The motion was made by Councilor Olsen and seconded by Councilor Samson; the ordinance passed on a 6–2 vote. The council then adopted Ordinance No. 67 68, to appropriate funds for contracts and obligations that were appropriated but not completed in 2024. That ordinance passed 8–0.
Members of the public spoke during the single public‑comment period for the item. Norm Ramey and Sarah Warnock of the Pulliam Community Building Foundation urged the council to open the facility when construction is complete; other commenters raised concerns about project costs, transparency and program priorities.
Council also adopted resolution R‑40‑2025, establishing a schedule of rates and fees for Cultural Services, including initial Pulliam Community Building fees. That resolution passed 7–1. During discussion, Councilor Olsen asked for the midyear funding history included in staff materials; staff said attachment 5 compared 2019–2025 appropriations to show relative scale.
Why this matters: Midyear appropriations adjust the city’s spending plan based on project timing and obligations. The council’s actions preserved authorized funding for work that carried over from 2024 and added targeted new appropriations for 2025, while directing staff to include operating estimates for capital projects in next year’s budget.
Recorded votes and motions: Ordinance 67 67 adopted on second reading — motion by Councilor Olsen, second by Councilor Samson; roll call recorded votes as Foley (No), Mallo (Yes), Swanti (Yes), Olsen (No), Marsh (Yes), Samson (Yes), McFall (No), Black (Yes) and passed 6–2. Ordinance 67 68 passed 8–0. Resolution R‑40‑2025 was approved 7–1. The council later recessed into executive session on property acquisition matters by an 8–0 roll call vote.
Next steps: Staff will present more detailed 2024 reconciliation and Q1 financials at the next quarterly financial report, and will include Pulliam operating cost estimates in the 2026 budget process.