Committee of the Whole - 06-02-26

The City of Cheyenne held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 2, 2026, primarily focused on approving the proposed 2027 city budget totaling nearly $83 million. Key procurement-related discussions included three budget amendments: the first to increase the facilities maintenance budget by $250,000 for purchasing and installing an emergency generator at the fleet shop to ensure fuel availability during power outages; the second to increase the parks project fund reserves by $750,000 to address parking lot repairs at multiple city parks, including Lions Park and Cahill Park, with plans to solicit bids for the work; and the third to add funding for a third attorney in the city attorney's office to handle legal work related to abandoned and nuisance properties, reallocating $158,626 from the city council's discretionary funds. The council approved all amendments and the final budget unanimously, with commitments to monitor the new attorney position's effectiveness through quarterly reports. The meeting also included discussions on funding mechanisms for park maintenance and the importance of emergency preparedness.