• City Council Pre-Budget Work Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. AGENDA B.1 FY2027 Budget Engagement Recap Sadia Sattar, Budget and Management Services The Budget and Management Services Department (BMS) in the City of Raleigh is tasked each year to ensure the involvement of resident voices as part of the City’s budget development process. In support of this task, BMS engaged directly with the community as part of the FY2027 Proposed Budget development process. This work session outlines steps taking by BMS as part of the City’s annual budget engagement work, which commenced in October 2025 and concluded in November 2025. Resident feedback from this critical work will help shape the City Manager’s Proposed FY2027 budget, which will be presented to City Council on May 19, 2026. --- Recommended Action: No action needed at this time. B.2 Targeted Staffing Study Update Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office During the work session, Matrix Consulting Group will provide Council an overview of the Targeted Staffing Study. The study evaluated current workload demands, assessed future service needs based on projected geographic growth, and identified opportunities for operational improvements based on industry best practices for select departments across the City. Departments included in the study are Emergency […]

  • City Council Pre-Budget Work Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR B. AGENDA B.1 Parking Enterprise Update Caitlyn Parker, Transportation . Information will be provided regarding the financial state of the parking enterprise as well as rate considerations needed to support the enterprise. This will build on information shared at the Council Retreat on January 24. For reference, the January 24 Council Retreat presentation is attached to this item. . A presentation will be shared during the meeting. --- B.2 Raleigh Stormwater Enterprise FY2027 Proposed Budget Wayne Miles, Engineering Services / Stormwater Management . Staff will provide Council with an overview of the FY2027 proposed operating and capital improvement program budgets for Raleigh Stormwater as well as proposed adjustments to the Stormwater Utility Fee Rate and Stormwater Development Fees to support the proposed level of service. --- Recommended Action: Staff will seek Council input on the proposed rate adjustments. B.3 Raleigh Water Enterprise Whit Wheeler, Raleigh Water . Staff will provide Council with an overview of the FY2027 proposed operating and capital budgets for Raleigh Water as well as an overview of the financial performance of the enterprise. --- Recommended Action: Staff seek City Council input on the proposed FY2027 rate adjustments. C. ADJOURNMENT The […]

  • City Council Pre-Budget Work Session

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session. Watch Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.