| 5/29/2025 | 0 |
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jordan Primakow, Intergovernmental Relations Division
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
Director Primakow gave an update on the proposed federal budget and impact on the City's 2026 budget and the community. Proposed are cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits and increased tax cuts for wealthy corporations and businesses. Locally, proposed are cuts to federal block grant funding, municipal bonding tax exempt status, federal funding for the Health Department, and federal clean energy funding and programs impacting the Environmental Collaboration Office. In conclusion, there is much uncertainty. IRD is working with many advocacy groups and municipalities.
Director Kovac commented. Potential impacts include CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA funding. Respective agencies and City staffing under those programs may be impacted. The City may have to find funding alternatives for these programs, fund them with levy dollars, or reduce services.
There was discussion on potential cost impact to municipal bonding, potential increases to law enforcement funding and programs, expansion to child tax credits, and commitment to preserve communities and programs that will be impacted. | Pass | 5:0 |
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