The Stafford City Council took the following formal actions during its special meeting on Sept. 30:
- Adopted the FY2026 27 general budget as amended to include a $150,000 efficiency study (from fund balance) and a $100,000 reallocation to residential drainage. The motion to approve the budget was moved and seconded; the final motion passed.
- Approved the Stafford Center FY26-27 budget as presented; staff explained that transfers from the center affect the city's combined reserve calculations.
- Approved the Stafford Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) FY26-27 budget as presented.
- Adopted the FY26-27 fee schedule, approved the 2027 holiday observance schedule, and approved departmental training requests as presented.
Where roll-call tallies were not recorded verbatim in the transcript, the meeting record indicates each item passed by voice vote or recorded "Motion passes." Council asked staff for follow-up items including an audit scope and reconciliations for Stafford Center transfers.