May 13, 2026 Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council

The City of Imperial held a special city council meeting on May 13, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and discussing the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The budget workshop covered various city departments including city hall, police, fire, public services, community development, library, parks, water, and wastewater. Key procurement-related discussions included contract services for the city attorney, fire department, dispatch services, and water treatment consultants. The council reviewed proposed budget increases and decreases, including funding for new positions, vehicle leases, equipment maintenance, and technology licenses. There was particular attention to contract negotiations impacting salary budgets and ongoing contracts such as the fire department and dispatch. The council also discussed reallocating costs for investigations and workers' compensation to improve departmental accountability. No final votes were recorded during this initial budget review, but staff committed to follow up with updated contract estimates and position details for future consideration.