Finance Committee 05-05-26

The City of Cheyenne Finance Committee met on May 5, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key topics included amendments to the ordinance regulating oversized vehicles, focusing on enforcement and permit limitations to address community concerns. The committee reviewed and recommended approval of a fiscal year 2026 budget reappropriation totaling over $4.5 million across various funds, including $100,000 for design services related to the renovation of the former Laramie County Senior Activity Center and municipal court. They also considered resolutions for real property acquisition using excess sales tax funds and adopted the Title VI program update for the Cheyenne transit system, which is required for federal funding. Contract modifications and new contracts were discussed, including a $25,000 increase to an on-call engineering services contract and approval of a $3.5 million contract with Ryman Corporation for the Story Boulevard extension project, which involves coordination with Laramie County on cost-sharing. Additionally, a $2.17 million contract was approved for construction of the Cheyenne Transit facility. The committee unanimously recommended all procurement and budget items for approval by the governing body, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility.