Budget Committee 2/10/2025

The City of Milwaukie, Oregon Budget Committee convened on February 10, 2025, to review financial updates, budget monitoring, and staffing challenges. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed budget adjustment of approximately $500,000 to cover retroactive pay from labor contract settlements and to fund a new emergency management position supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee also discussed challenges in hiring for critical positions such as building inspectors and police officers, which impact overtime costs and budget stability. Additionally, the committee reviewed capital improvement projects funded by grants, including the Ardan Wall North project and railroad improvements, noting some federal funding uncertainties due to recent executive orders. The committee addressed utility billing system upgrades aimed at administrative efficiencies and minor cost savings. The meeting concluded with a focus on ongoing financial stability strategies and the importance of monitoring revenue and expenditures to address structural budget challenges over the next five years.