FY24 Adopted Budget

(Bikeways), and construction of the easternmost section of the Highway 6 sidepath trail (Heinz to Fairmeadows). 2023 road construction and resurfacing projects will result in bike lanes on W. Benton Street (Mormon Trek to Greenwood) and Rochester Avenue (1st Ave. to Montrose) and existing bike lanes on Jefferson and Market Streets will be upgraded to buffered bike lanes. Anticipated 2024 projects include bike lanes along Sunset (Benton to Highway 1) and establishment of bike boulevards (Bikeways) along Emerald, Arlington, Oakcrest, Keokuk, East Washington, Friendship, and Westminster. Several pedestrian mobility and accessibility projects are also included in the capital improvement budget including sidewalk infill along Scott Boulevard, High Street, and Southgate Avenue in 2023. Further mobility improvements include an extension of the Highway 6 trail (Broadway to Fairmeadows) in 2026, additional pedestrian connectivity through the N. Gilbert Street reconstruction project in 2025, and annual funding of $100,00 for the ADA curb ramp program. Economy: This budget includes $25,000 to support a BIPOC Business Accelerator Program and $100,000 in Opportunity Funds set aside for small business grants and technical assistance. $569,300 in community development funding is also provided to support local arts and cultural and small business and entrepreneurial support agencies. Funds are also budgeted to support priority placemaking investments in partnership with the Downtown and South District SSMIDs. Anticipated 2024 ARPA allocations which advance the City’s strategic econom ic action items include $4 million to act upon recommendations stemming from the Inclusive Economic Development Plan and $750,000 to support a childcare wage supplement program. Approximately $1.8 million in local capital improvement plan funding serves as match to support a potential state grant which would advance riverfront projects in coordination with local entities. Safety & Well Being: Several strategic action items are advanced in the Safety & Well-Being category through this budget. An additional $5,000 to promote the 988-lifeline service is included along with cost-share funds to partner with CommUnity on a second Mental Health Liaison position. $9,000 is also provided for the Police Department to conduct headlight/taillight bulb replacement programs and other proactive vehicle repair programs as traffic stop alternatives. The City’s strong network of social services is supported through this budget, including another 3% increase in local funds (+18,393) to the Aid to Agencies Program, bringing the total funding (federal and local) of the Aid to Agencies program to $751,500 in Fiscal Year 2024. $3 million in ARPA funding is also designated for a social service capital grant program. The health and well-being of the older population is supported through an additional $750,000 in 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funding for exterior improvements to the Senior Center, which supplements the $2.7 million previously allocated in 2022; $3.65 million in 2025 and 2026 CIP funding for interior improvements; and $40,000 in consultant funds for the Senior Center to launch a capital campaign to supplement these improvements.

Strategic Resources:

Staffing & People: This budget upgrades an existing 0.50 FTE Outreach & Engagement Specialist position to full-time (+0.50 FTE) and includes an addition of 11.50 full-time equivalent

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