Council trims infrastructure sinking fund transfer to $300,000 over project‑funding concerns

Councilmember Herzberg moved and the council voted to reduce the FY2026–27 general‑fund transfer to the infrastructure sinking fund from $426,000 to $300,000, triggering questions about whether projects earmarked for the sinking fund would need to be delayed. The manager and public works director emphasized the sinking fund’s multi‑year planning function: assets have replacement cycles and some years require larger contributions than others.

Councilmember Sanchez pressed staff for the prioritized list of projects reportedly totaling roughly $711,000 in identified needs; staff agreed to provide the list. "If we put less, then that means some of those projects would not get done," the Town Manager said, noting staff will email the exact project list and updated figures prior to second reading. The amendment carried in a roll call vote.