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Recreation Public Parks and Buildings Committee Councilwoman Hemann: I do not, thank you. Council President Pro Tempore Scarl: Thank you. Finance Committee Council President Pro Tempore Scarl: Thank you. At this time, I will provide a report for the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:01 p.m. Present were all of Council, with the exception of Council President Brossard, the Mayor, the Directors of Finance, Law, Economic Development and Safety, HR, Service, and the Special Assistant to the Mayor. • First on the agenda was Resolution 2025-66, the McCaulley Grant Writing Contract. Director Upton explained that the term for the McCaulley Contract is now for 14 months, and the fee was raised to $10,000 a month. He also added that McCaulley was instrumental in securing $3.9 million in grants for the City. The Committee favorably recommended Resolution 2025-66 to Council by a vote of 3-0. • Next on the agenda was Resolution 2025-67, the R.E. Warner Job Creation Grant. Director Upton stated the legislation is to adjust the start and end dates of the existing 10-year grant due to construction delays, noting there were no changes to the total term. The Committee favorably recommended to Council by a vote of 3-0. • Next was Ordinance 2025-75, the City's Health Care Plan for 2026. Director Kidd noted this authorizes the broker to solicit excess coverage proposals for 2026, and after a brief discussion, the Committee recommended Ordinance 2025-75 to Council by a vote of 3- 0. • Last on the agenda was a financial review wherein Director Copfer provided a brief update to Council on Q2 financials, noting revenues were up 10% over the prior year, income tax and service charges were strong, while wages and materials were higher due to retro pay and winter costs. She further noted that utilities were up 19.8% and health care claims were down $372,000.00 and the Finance Committee concluded at 7:32 p.m. Council President Pro Tempore Scarl: Councilwoman Gilchrist, Chairwoman of the Streets and Transportation Committee, do you have a report this evening? Streets and Transportation Committee Councilwoman Gilchrist: I do not have a report today, President Pro Tem, thank you. Council President Pro Tempore Scark Thank you. Councilman Madden, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, do you have a report this evening? 08 1.9 25 Council Meeting Minutes Page 7