The City Council received and filed the midyear budget report and approved a $20,000 transfer (Transfer 209) from the Commission on Disabilities revolving fund to support the city’s ADA self‑evaluation and transition planning.

Committee members said expenditures are broadly on track for the fiscal year, though municipal buildings have generated several unanticipated costs (water‑heater failures, mold remediation and other building repairs). The committee noted seasonality in several departments and said snow-and-ice expenses may drive additional transfers before fiscal year end. Finance Director Ethan Manning provided highlights to the committee; committee members reported building permits were down about 33% year-to-date and room occupancy was down roughly 13.7% (the occupancy figure includes short‑term rentals). Health‑insurance costs were flagged as a major risk heading into the next fiscal year, with estimates discussed in the 10%–14% range.

On Transfer 209: Committee materials explained the Commission on Disabilities revolving fund generates roughly $7,000–$8,000 a year in receipts and holds about $123,000 currently. The $20,000 transfer will serve as the local match for a state or other grant supporting the ADA self‑evaluation and transition plan; the plan had gone through the Public Works & Safety committee and returned to the full council for the transfer and filing of a related communication. The full council voted to approve the transfer and to receive and file the related communication; the committee vote had been 3–0 in favor.

Committee members said they will continue to monitor enterprise funds and potential likely transfers (sewer biosolids, snow/ice and building repairs) and requested an update on the fire chief search at a future meeting.