Steve Whelan

Senior services and senior center advisory matters

CDBG and other senior-services funding flows through recommendations from this commission, but no dollar figures were available.

2027 Cultural Arts Grant process

Grant awards fund local arts organizations, though specific 2027 amounts weren't discussed.

City Manager separation and transition

Potential employment litigation and settlement exposure for the city.

Income tax renewal and millage rollback

The tax collects roughly $17 million a year in the example discussed, with 60% to pension funding, 20% to police and fire, and 20% to infrastructure — plus a five-mill property tax reduction tied to it.

prosecution decision

The city likely avoids the cost of a prosecution and trial, though any police or review costs already spent won’t be recovered.

board vacancy / volunteer appointment

Probably little to no direct cost to you—it’s a volunteer gig—though the city may spend some staff time processing applications.

public works facility closure

No new costs or savings for residents are disclosed—this is mainly a two-day access disruption, not a budget event.

city manager search

The cost of the search isn't set yet, though executive searches typically involve consultant fees.

leaf collection

You don’t pay extra for this—it’s a free city service, though the city covers the pickup costs.

city holiday office closure

No direct cost to you—just a one-day delay if you need city services.

early voting site

Expect some added cost for staffing, equipment, and setup at the site — routine election expenses, but real money the city has to budget for.

Upcoming charter amendments

Ballot measures carry election administration costs; public funds cannot be used for advocacy.

Recommendation to budget a vacancy factor in the general fund