General Fund purchasing power analysis (new Section 4-9)
Proposal to add Section 4-9 requiring an annual General Fund purchasing power analysis in the tentative budget so residents can see inflation's effect on the budget. First reading May 26, 2026; a second reading on June 2 was tabled until the council reviews the report.
Tabled
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Council Member Alison Stroud
- City Council: Second reading: Stroud proposal for an annual General Fund purchasing power analysis (Section…
- City Council: First reading: new Section 4-9, General Fund purchasing power analysis
In brief
General Fund purchasing power analysis (new Section 4-9) appears on 2 recorded agendas, from the City Council meeting of May 26, 2026 to the City Council meeting of June 2, 2026.
On record, it was tabled once.
The most recent decision was tabled at the City Council meeting of June 2, 2026.
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General Fund purchasing power analysis (new Section 4-9)
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Every hearing and vote
June 2, 2026 · City Council
Second reading: Stroud proposal for an annual General Fund purchasing power analysis (Section 4-9)
Tabled
Council Member Stroud compared the consumer price index with a municipal cost index. Several members wanted more detail or preferred a routine report to an ordinance. Lori Wilson supported a municipal index and a report rather than an ordinance; Pat Jones said the analysis should not be codified and could be provided annually at the council's request; the mayor supported providing the information. The item was tabled and will return for second reading after the council reviews the report.
May 26, 2026 · City Council
First reading: new Section 4-9, General Fund purchasing power analysis
Discussed
Council Member Alison Stroud proposed executive branch disclosure and transparency standards requiring the budget officer to include a General Fund purchasing analysis in the tentative budget each year, to show residents how inflation affects the budget. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley commented on which index to use. Pat Jones supported the proposal.