Full agenda and presentations available at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=047a9c37-8456-4b5a-8d13-a3608480aac9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English
- Councilor Harrison absent and excused
FY2027 Budget Engagement Recap
This work session outlined steps taken as part of the City’s annual budget engagement work, which commenced in October 2025 and concluded in November 2025. Resident feedback will help shape the City Manager’s Proposed FY2027 budget, which will be presented to City Council on May 19, 2026.
High Satisfaction
- Drinking water
- Greenways
- Parks
Greater levels of service desired
- Affordable Housing
- GoRaleigh
- Sustainability
Highest priorities are
1 – Affordable Housing
2 – Police Services
3 – 911 Call Center
4 – Clean Drinking Water
5 – Fire and EMS
6 – GoRaleigh Bus System
Targeted Staffing Study Update
During the work session, Matrix Consulting Group provided 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 Communications Center, Raleigh Police Department, Solid Waste Services, Engineering Services (Fleet Management), Housing & Neighborhoods (Code Enforcement), Planning & Development (Building Safety), Raleigh Fire Department (Office of the Fire Marshal), and Transportation (Street Maintenance and Traffic Engineering). The presentation included recommendations for sustainable staffing models and strategies to meet service demands as Raleigh continues to grow.
Human Resources Update
During the work session, Human Resources staff presented employee benefits and compensation information and updates for City Council’s consideration as part of the FY2027 budget development process.
Robust discussion on whether to curtail future employee retiree health benefits.