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City manager flags rising employee benefit costs and modest inflation for budget planning

3130565 · April 26, 2025
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Summary

The city manager told council the budget outlook includes an inflation factor of about 2.1% and an expected 12.2% increase in employee benefit costs, which staff said will affect next year’s budget development.

The city manager reported budget planning factors that will affect the next fiscal cycle, saying staff currently expect an inflation factor of about 2.1% and an employee benefits cost increase of approximately 12.2%.

The manager characterized the benefits increase as a significant driver for next year’s budget and said staff will incorporate those numbers into budget development and committee discussions. Council asked staff to prepare cost estimates and bring options to the parks committee and budget work sessions where specific projects—including sidewalks and parking-area repairs—will be discussed.

No budget ordinance or appropriation was considered or voted on at the meeting; the remarks were delivered as part of the city manager’s informational report to council.