CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Council will hold a public hearing to gather resident input on the city's proposed 2026 Bond Program. Residents will have an opportunity to comment before the program is finalized.
Why it matters
A bond program would direct how the city spends potentially large amounts of borrowed money on capital projects, which can affect taxes and city services for years.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — January 5, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 5, 2026
Conduct public hearing; receive input
Official agenda language
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON THE 2026 BOND PROGRAM.
Documents
Related matters
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Discussion: 2026 general obligation bond and certificates of obligation sale
Council will review and discuss the upcoming sale of 2026 general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation, which are used to fund previously approved capital projects.
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Review bond and charter election communication plan
Council will review the city's plan for communicating with the public about an upcoming bond and charter election.
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Approve notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
Council will consider a resolution authorizing publication of the legally required public notice that the city intends to issue certificates of obligation, a form of debt financing.
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Order a bond election for May 2, 2026
The council would formally call a bond election to be held on May 2, 2026, and make the administrative provisions needed to conduct it.
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Discussion: planned sale of Series 2026 city debt obligations
Council will review and discuss the city's plan to issue a new series of debt obligations in 2026. No formal vote is taken at this stage.