2026/6/11 City Council Budget Workshop

The City of Caldwell held a budget workshop on June 11, 2026, focusing extensively on departmental budget proposals, staffing, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included adjustments to personnel costs, health insurance reallocations, and internal service fee allocations impacting various departments. The workshop covered detailed budget presentations from departments such as Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Golf, Public Works, and Engineering. Notable capital projects discussed included park maintenance equipment, a $3.5 million carryover for Mosaic Park, sewer and water infrastructure upgrades, and intersection improvements including roundabouts and traffic signals. The Public Works department highlighted the need for additional staffing, including line locators and SCADA engineers, and discussed plans for major sewer lift station projects with a unique RFQ pre-selection bidding process. Fee structures for services like parking enforcement and golf were reviewed, with recommendations to adjust ordinances to streamline revenue collection. The workshop also addressed challenges related to franchise fees, regulatory compliance, and the integration of new technology systems such as Tyler Technologies for permitting and GIS mapping. Council members engaged in discussions about balancing budget priorities, particularly emphasizing public safety staffing needs and the impact of rising personnel costs. No final votes were recorded during this session, but action items included further analysis of staffing requests, fee ordinance amendments, and continued evaluation of capital projects and funding sources.