Finance Committee Meeting September 24, 2026

The City of Muncie's Finance Committee held a meeting on September 24, 2026, to review and discuss the proposed budgets of various city departments including the City Court, City Clerk, Police Department, Parks Department, Human Rights Commission, and Public Access. Key procurement-related discussions included salary increases generally set at 5%, with some department heads requesting higher raises due to workload and statutory requirements. The Police Department highlighted significant budget items such as personnel costs, overtime, and contracts for body-worn cameras with Axon, noting an upcoming contract renewal with anticipated price increases. The Parks Department discussed capital improvements like restroom upgrades and playground equipment replacement, as well as staffing challenges and grant-funded urban forestry positions. The Human Rights Commission proposed budget reallocations including new line items for computers and live streaming services, pending approval from the Department of Local Government Finance. The Public Access budget focused on salary and benefits, with ongoing issues related to Comcast channel 60 streaming and public access channel management. No formal votes on contracts or procurement awards were recorded, but several departments noted ongoing contract negotiations and budget adjustments that will impact future procurement and spending.