FY27 Proposed Budget

 Sponsored a full week of Climate Fest activities to report on recent Climate Action milestones to the community, including an art show at the airport to showcase the new solar array and a pop-up pocket park to highlight the impact of Fare Free service in reducing total vehicle miles travelled within the city. Upcoming Challenges:  Elimination of many sources of federal funding for climate-related projects and uncertainty as to whether the City will be reimbursed for the purchase of several electric vehicles through the $136K EECGB grant awarded Iowa City.  Potential termination of the AmeriCorps program in its entirety at the federal level resulting in the cessation of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps program.  Economic uncertainty for businesses, organizations, and residents resulting in diminished engagement with the City’s climate action efforts.  Increasing periods of high heat accelerating wear and tear on City infrastructure and grid resources.  Potential for rising energy demand of nearby data centers to reverse attainment of clean energy goals and increase utility rates.

Budget highlights

Service Level Change Summary: There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2027 budget.

Staffing Level Change Summary: There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2027 budget.

Financial Highlights: Fiscal year 2027 has a 3.8% overall decrease. Services shows a 33.2% decrease due to a decrease in Aid to Agencies which is being funded by LOST and personnel expenditures has a 15.0% increase.

Climate Action & Outreach FY27 Expenditures - $943,200

Services 32%

Supplies 10%

Personnel 58%

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