Pontiac City Council Special Meeting on the Budget 04-28-2026

The City of Pontiac held a special City Council meeting on April 28, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and discussing the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included detailed presentations on departmental budgets such as the Mayor's Office, Law Department, City Council operations, and the newly established Office of Public Integrity. The Mayor's Office budget was noted at approximately $791,523, with strategic reductions and reallocations to other departments. The Law Department highlighted a transition to in-house legal services to reduce reliance on outside counsel, aiming to save significant costs. The budget also included capital improvement projects like the $37 million recreation center funded partly by bonds and federal ARPA funds, with associated debt service costs detailed. The Office of Public Integrity requested funding for personnel and professional services, including forensic audit support. Council members discussed investment strategies, multi-year budget planning, and the need for transparency in professional services expenditures. The meeting concluded with scheduling future budget sessions and a public hearing, with motions to approve the agenda and adjourn the meeting passing unanimously.