City Council

Agenda

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6. The City Council Meeting will begin immediately following the Finance Committee Work Session, which starts at 5:30 p.m.
7. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 11:03 p.m.
8. Roll Call.
9. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
10. Public Hearings
11. 4A. Resolution fixing and determining the amount of money to be appropriated by the City of Concord for the fiscal year 2026 ending June 30, 2026 for the General fund, Special Revenue funds, Enterprise funds, Debt Service funds, and diminimus accounts.
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12. 4B. Resolution for the annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; together with a report from the Senior Accountant.
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    Public hearings for items 4A through 4D were held together.

13. 4C. Resolution appropriating for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) the sum of $31,620,250 for capital projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $26,415,000, authorizing the use of $3,585,000 in reserve and impact fees, accepting the sum of $480,000 in federal grant funds, and accepting the sum of $250,000 in donations for various capital projects more specifically identified in the budget document.
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    Public hearings for items 4A through 4D were held together.

14. 4D. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule I, by amending Chapter 9, Water, Section 9-1-6 Water Use Rates, Section 9-1-8 Water Fixed Charges, Section 9-3-8 Sewer Use Rates, and Section 9-3-8(a) Sewer Fixed Charges.
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    Public hearings for items 4A through 4D were held together.

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16. Public Hearing Action
17. 5. Resolution fixing and determining the amount of money to be appropriated by the City of Concord for the fiscal year 2026 ending June 30, 2026 for the General fund, Special Revenue funds, Enterprise funds, Debt Service funds, and diminimus accounts.
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    Action: approved as amended

    Councilor Kretovic moved to accept the revised resolution appropriating the sums as follows: Section 1: General Fund $86,976,113 Section 2: Special Revenue Funds Parking Fund $3,446,812 Airport Fund $532,567 Conservation Property Fund $145,688 Housing Revolving Loan Fund $622,600 Golf Fund $1,823,353 Arena Fund $887,178 Solid Waste Fund $5,189,528 Section 3: Enterprise Funds Water Fund $8,066,230 Wastewater Fund $13,483,116 Section 4: Debt Service Funds North End Opportunity Corridor Tax Increment Financing District $251,088 Sears Block Tax Increment Financing District $1,228,721 Penacook Village Tax Increment Financing District $687,370 Section 5: De minimis gifts and donations $150,000 The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

18. 6. Resolution for the annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; together with a report from the Senior Accountant.
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    Action: approved

    Councilor Keach moved approval. The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

19. 7. Resolution appropriating for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) the sum of $31,620,250 for capital projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $26,415,000, authorizing the use of $3,585,000 in reserve and impact fees, accepting the sum of $480,000 in federal grant funds, and accepting the sum of $250,000 in donations for various capital projects more specifically identified in the budget document.
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    Action: approved as amended

    Councilor Fennessy moved to accept the revised resolution appropriating for FY2026 the sum of $30,940,250 for Capital Projects, authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $25,735,000, authorizing the use of $3,585,000 in reserve and impact fees, accepting the sum of $480,000 in Federal Grant funds, and accepting the sum of $250,000 in donations for various Capital Projects more specifically identified in the budget document. The motion was duly seconded and passed by the required two-thirds vote. Councilor Kretovic recused herself from items within the budget specific to NH Municipal Association dues and conference fees, as she is a member of NHMA's Board of Directors.

20. 8. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization; Article 1-5, Fees, Fines, and Penalties, Schedule I, by amending Chapter 9, Water, Section 9-1-6 Water Use Rates, Section 9-1-8 Water Fixed Charges, Section 9-3-8 Sewer Use Rates, and Section 9-3-8(a) Sewer Fixed Charges.
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    Action: approved

    Councilor Fennessy moved approval. The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.

21. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors

    Councilor Todd expressed his appreciation for the tireless efforts of City Manager Aspell, Deputy City Manager LeBrun, and City staff. He also highlighted that the Fund Balance Life Cycle information in the packet was very helpful. Councilor McNamara expressed her appreciation to David Gill, Jonathan Smith, and The Friends of White Park, noting that the equipment has been ordered for the Monkey Around Playground with a total donation of over $60,000. Councilor Brown highlighted that the Woman's Club held their tax impact conversation. She mentioned that if residents are interested in City politics, please pay attention to their webpage for more events. Mayor Champlin expressed his appreciation to the Council and City Staff for their productive efforts during this budget season.

22. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
23. Adjournment

    Councilor Kurtz moved to adjourn at 12:09 a.m. The motion was duly seconded and passed with no dissenting votes.