The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee took a series of procedural and routine actions, approving minor amendments, appropriations and board appointments and holding two items for further work.

The committee approved a motion to amend Introductory No. 16 to correct the festival year in the Rochester International Jazz Festival agreement from 2024 to 2025; the amended item was then moved and approved. Introductory No. 21, authorizing administrative tax cancellations and refunds of $1,000 or less for 2025, and Introductory No. 22, appropriating firefighters insurance funds, were each approved by voice vote. Introductory No. 25 (appointments to the Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees), No. 26 (appointments to the Board of Assessment Review), and No. 31 (appointment to the High Falls Business Improvement District Management Association) all carried on unanimous voice votes; a council liaison disclosed their role before voting on a library board appointment.

Introductory No. 18, related to an amendatory agreement tied to the Bridal and Structural Equity Commission's recommendations, was held at the request of the administration because it involves an intermunicipal agreement with the county and staff said additional details remain to be finalized. Introductory No. 19, an agreement and appropriation related to the Financial Empowerment Center, was also held so staff can present the final legislation and answer outstanding questions.

The committee recorded routine approvals and held items requiring additional intergovernmental or legislative detail; most measures were approved by unanimous committee voice votes and will move to the full council as appropriate.