Council Workshop 04 22 26

The City of Tega Cay held a Council Workshop on April 22, 2026, focusing extensively on the upcoming fiscal year's budget, capital improvement projects, and procurement plans. Key procurement discussions included vehicle replacements across multiple departments such as public works, police, and parks, with specific mentions of two pickup trucks, three police vehicles, a front-end loader, and an equipment trailer. The council reviewed capital requests for park renovations, including ADA accessibility improvements to pickleball courts, median lighting installations, and monument renovations. Funding strategies were discussed, including the use of state appropriations for a police CAD system and the management of bond payments for Kataba Park. The council also deliberated on budget allocations for street maintenance, building maintenance, and equipment leases, with plans to pay off existing capital leases and initiate new ones totaling approximately $493,100 for general fund items. Additionally, the workshop addressed wildlife management funding, trash collection contracts, and the financial management of city assets like the Glennon Center. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but action items included finalizing budget spreadsheets and preparing for further discussions in the next workshop. Overall, the meeting provided detailed insight into the city's procurement priorities, budgetary constraints, and capital project planning for the coming fiscal year.