What: the 2027 budget and related city finance and personnel actions.
Where it stands: A draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan was discussed on October 13, Tyler Technologies presented on priority-based budgeting on October 27, and the Council approved 2027 benefit changes (SmithRx as Pharmacy Benefits Manager, Income Continuation Insurance) and an Innovation Fund position in the Mayor's Office. The 2025 audit results (CLA) were received September 15.
Next: A joint Finance and Personnel Committee meeting is set for November 12.
Details
A Financial Supervisor position was reclassified to Finance and Business Manager (Personnel 10/27, Council 11/10 agenda).
Sources
The city's posted agendas and minutes on the CivicClerk portal https://greenbaywi.portal.civicclerk.com/ and meeting video from the City of Green Bay YouTube channel.
Finance items: the 2027 fee schedule (bulk waste), a revised General Ordinance 12-26 (responsible bidder), and an Innovation Fund for a new Lead - Innovation and Data Strategy position in the Mayor's Office, also approved by the Personnel Committee. Mayor Eric Genrich's office would house the position.
Personnel items: Income Continuation Insurance effective 1/1/2027 and moving the Pharmacy Benefits Manager to SmithRx.
Finance: 2025 year-end financial results (audit by CLA), a budget amendment for unbudgeted special-events overtime, stair chairs, and the transfer of ownership of K-9 Officer Pete.
Approved the Global Optics development agreement, 2027-2029 agricultural leases, an E-Plan Exam amendment, thermal imaging cameras and an overtime budget amendment.
Discussed the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan; no action taken. The contingency account stands at $100,000.
Approved Public Works Toter containers ($50,728.45), HVAC design for the West Side Municipal Garage ($80,000), 2027-2029 agricultural leases, thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department (30 Bullard TXS), an overtime budget amendment, and 2027 Operating Plans for four Business Improvement Districts.