City Council - Regular Meetings

April 15, 2025 NEW BUSINESS BILL #9280 - FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Bliss introduced BILL #9280 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A TEN-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION WITH THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (ECC) FOR PORTABLE, MOBILE AND BASE STATION RADIOS, and at the Counci !member's request the bill was read twice first and second times by title only and placed on the agenda for future consideration of the Counci I. CONSENT AGENDA Prior to the Consent Vote, a motion was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Hasemeier to remove and postpone Item 4, Resolution #2025-19 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for a voice vote to remove and postpone Resolution #2025-19 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the AYES: EVERYONE Mayor Arnold called for the NOES: NONE ABSENT:ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the ayes have it and the item was removed and postponed. Councilmember Hixson Shepherd then made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. AYES: HIXSON SHEPHERD HASEMEIER, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, NOES:NONE ABSENT:ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes - April 1 2025 • Resolution #2025-17 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into the Renewal Agreement for Cybersecurity Products • Resolution #2025-18 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into the Renewal Agreement for Microsoft Office365 Licenses • Liquor License -Application for a Temporary Liquor License for Webster Groves Lions Club to Sell Beer by the Drink for Consumption on the Premises Where Sold at Community Days, at Eden Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Avenue, July 2-5, 2025 • Liquor License - Application for a Liquor License for Maypop Garden Shop & The Marshall House, 803 Marshall Ave., to Sell Liquor for Consumption on the Premises Where Sold, and on Sundays, a License to Sell Original Package Liquor Not to be Consumed on the Premises, and on Sundays, and a Liquor Tastings Permit for the Premises APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS No New Appointments. 7 EXHIBIT 1 From: Dave Buck To: citycouncil; Arnold, Laura; Bliss, Pam; Alexander, Karen; Hixson Shepherd, Emily; Hasemeier, Jamie; Franklin, David; Smith, Emerson; Peoples, Marie; njbatty@aol.com; Nakazono, Katie; Rangel, Karen; Davis, Scott; Thomas, Tiara; Donovan, Gregory; Alpaslan, Sinan; Boyd, James; Ellis, Brett; Bainter, Gary; Acevez, Vincent; Weimer, Erich; Hannah Bader; Josh Bloom; Scott Freres Cc: Seele Janice; Jan Shapiro; Beth Boston Corelli; Alex Elmestad; trishmuycotobin@webster.edu; j.donaldson@webster-arts.org; heather@webster-arts.org; Pmurphystl; Scott Kerr; Jerry Rosen; Tamera Clair; Jake Burrola; Glenn Detrick; clark.jacob@wgmail.org; John Simpson; siebe.kara@wgmail.org; Jaime Mowers; Kevin Murphy; Brandi Schubert Subject: Dave Buck"s "Remarks from the Community & Visitors" at the Webster Groves City Council Meeting, Tuesday Evening, April 15 Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:07:00 PM Caution: This is an External Message - Please be cautious when opening links or attachments “I wish to share four quick remarks about “PEOPLE” tonight. As you know, “PEOPLE” is the first & judged most important of six “Values” listed in your Strategic Plan for the city. But, most interestingly, a singular focus on “PEOPLE” and the content of their EXHIBIT 1 personal character & values is not one of the 7 Community Pillars in the new Comprehensive Plan currently in development. As such, I, for one, believe PEOPLE should be Webster’s first, primary and #1 Pillar, consistent with your Strategic Plan that puts people, their character and their emotional and psychological needs before EXHIBIT 1 and above other essential city services and profits, etc. 1. I miss Eric Peterson, not because he was really good at his job, but because he was a very good friend and “just good PEOPLE”. 2. I want to thank City Council for giving our little independent group EXHIBIT 1 of PEOPLE the freedom and power to control our own destiny by putting on our 8 little community events every year. 3. And speaking of our events, our FREE and 3rd annual “Follow Your heART!” amateur artist show is this Saturday, April 19, from 3 – 5 pm, in the historic McCaughen & EXHIBIT 1 Burr Fine Arts Gallery on Lockwood. We will display, showcase, celebrate and appreciate 64 outstanding amateur artists and the 111 individual wonderful works of art they have created! These artists of all age groups are amazing PEOPLE, who are only EXHIBIT 1 looking for a little respect, dignity, appreciation, to be given a chance to display their talent, and to feel that they count and belong. I know that you will be reviewing the hard numbers of the city’s financial budget later in this meeting but, to me, this is the real, first and primary “currency” of greatest concern and need EXHIBIT 1 in our community belongs with our PEOPLE. 4. Finally, speaking of great PEOPLE, I had breakfast yesterday with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jerry Rosen, who shared with me that Jon Clark was back in the hospital in his long battle with brain cancer. Both Laura and EXHIBIT 1 Emerson know Jon well, as he was our kids’ beloved Principal at Webster Groves High School for over 15 years. Jon will be receiving and richly deserving the Chamber’s “Heart of Gold” Award at its annual ceremony on April 25. I went over to Jon’s house and spoke briefly to his EXHIBIT 1 daughter, Jenna. Jon was actually back home but he was with nurses so he could not come to the door. Hopefully, Jon will be able to accept his award in-person but, if not, either his great WGHS math teacher son, Jacob, Superintendent, John Simson, or Thrive Entrepreneurial Incubator Creator & Leader, Kara EXHIBIT 1 Siebe, will accept for him. Jon is one of the finest and most courageous PEOPLE I have ever met. To me, he is a special & unique combination of Atticus Finch, George Baily, Jefferson Smith and Elwood P. Dowd, all wrapped into one extraordinary human EXHIBIT 1 being and one of 24,000 reasons why our PEOPLE are our #1 most important, precious and cherished asset & resource above all others. Please say a prayer for him. Thank YOU. Peace.” EXHIBIT 2 My new business aims to inform and update the City Council and the residents of Webster Groves about the situation at Douglass Manor, located at 546 Elm Avenue. Douglass Manor was created to provide safe and convenient senior living options. William A. Thomas, a well-respected African American developer in North Webster, partnered with Charles F. Vatterott and Company and Charles E. Fleming to create independent senior living options in Webster Groves. Over the years, the initial intent for Douglas Manor has changed. It became a mixed-use facility. A letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was sent to all residents in January 2025 informing them that the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments contract at the Douglass Manor Apartments is being abated (stopped) effective March 1, 2025. This action was taken due to the owner's failure to remedy physical deficiencies that threatened health and safety conditions at the property, as identified by HUD's inspections of the property. The City of Webster Groves has been performing regular inspections over the years and providing the owner with opportunities to correct the deficiencies. Currently, HUD has provided relocation specialists with the ability to relocate the tenants to decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the tenants participating in Section 8 Exhibit 2 Housing. The Webster Rock Hill Ministries is providing office space for the relocation specialist. The North Webster Neighborhood Coalition and the City of Webster Groves are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents of Douglas Manor. As part of this commitment, the City of Webster Groves shall employ all available municipal and regulatory tools to address the conditions at Douglass Manor with the current property owner. Our priority is to create a healthy and secure environment at Douglass Manor. North Webster Neighborhood Coalition, Churches Together for Justice, the Webster Rock Hill Ministries, and the City of Webster Groves are active participants in addressing this effort. EXHIBIT 3 FY2025 Q3 Budget Review AND FY2026 Proposed Budget and Recommendations Gregory Donovan, Director of Finance & Workforce Services Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager  EXHIBIT 3 FY2026 Budget Materials www.webstergrovesmo.gov/budget 2 EXHIBIT 3 AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION • Overview • Review FY25 Q3 Performance Report & Investment Report • Review Bottom-line Numbers of Proposed FY26 Budget • Review Five-Year General Fund Plan • Review Manager’s Compensation & Health Insurance Recommendations • Executive, Legislative, Finance & Administration Proposed Budget • Departmental Presentations 3 EXHIBIT 3 Budget Calendar • April 15 – Present City Manager’s Proposed Budget • May 6 – Presentation of Business Districts Annual Reports, Discussion of all Board & Commissions Annual Reports/Budget Requests, Overall Budget Review, Budget Amendments • June 3 - Budget Amendments, Public Hearing on Budget. • June 17 - Budget Amendments in regular meeting, Budget Adoption. 4 EXHIBIT 3 FY2025 QUARTER 3 BUDGET PERFORMANCE 5  EXHIBIT 3 FY2025 ALL FUNDS BUDGET ACTUAL YTD % YTD THIS POINT FY24 REVENUE $45,440,519 $38,238,265 84% $23,275,294 (77%) EXPENSES $43,650,940 $24,046,837 55% $19,352,030 (64%) Data as of March 31, 2025 6 EXHIBIT 3 FY2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET ACTUAL YTD % YTD THIS POINT FY24 REVENUE $22,517,523 $15,622,817 69.4% $14,829,321 (76%) EXPENSES $22,921,698 $13,932,077 60.7% $13,524,907 (59%) Data as of March 31, 2025 7  EXHIBIT 3 INVESTMENT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Total Investments Total Liquidity Ratio and Cash Investments 53% / 47% $43,967,661.24 $12,871,317.21 (Liquid / Illiquid) Yield Spread Weighted Avg Yield 1.41% - 5.12% 4.13% Data as of March 31, 2025 8 EXHIBIT 3 QUESTIONS ABOUT FY2025 QUARTER 3 BUDGET PERFORMANCE? 9 EXHIBIT 3 FY2026 PROPOSED BUDGET BOTTOM LINE NUMBERS 10 EXHIBIT 3 Budget Assumptions • Sales Tax Income: 0% Increase • Real Estate Tax Revenue: 2.9% Increase • Insurance Premiums and Related Costs: 10%+ Increase • Interest Income: Flat to slight decline Not Included • Police CBA cost increases  Where Do My Taxes Go? EXHIBIT 3 SAINT LOUIS COUNTY: 5.60% WEBSTER GROVES SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 3.73% SCHOOL DISTRICT: 56.49% DISTRICT: 14.05% ZOO/MUSEUM DISTRICT: 3.39% WEBSTER LIBRARY: 2.80% CITY OF WEBSTER MSD, ROADS, PRODUCTIVE LIVING BOARD, STATE GROVES: 9.20% OF MISSOURI: 4.74% EXHIBIT 3 Revenue Estimates • Optimistic Scenario: Stable spending supports revenue. Maintain current expenses and cautiously expand as needed. • Conservative Scenario: Focus on essential services, delay non-critical projects, and prepare for revenue shortfalls. • Reserve Funds: Use rainy- day funds sparingly, as they aren't viable for long-term planning.  EXHIBIT 3 FY2026 ALL FUNDS* 2025 AMENDED 2025 BUDGET 2026 PROPOSED 2026 OVER BUDGET ESTIMATES BUDGET (UNDER) 2025 REVENUE $45,440,519 $45,000,416 $31,897,322 ($13,543,197) EXPENSES $43,650,940 $42,882,509 $39,498,127 ($4,152,813) NET GRAND TOTAL $1,789,579 $2,117,907 ($7,600,805)** *Prop W (Destination WG!) Revenue and Expenses in FY2025. There will be significant Prop W expenses in FY26 but no Prop W Revenue. **2.78MM is Prop W and $1.9MM is Stormwater Master Plan Spending 14  EXHIBIT 3 FY2026 GENERAL FUND 2025 AMENDED 2025 BUDGET 2026 PROPOSED 2026 OVER BUDGET ESTIMATES BUDGET (UNDER) 2025 REVENUE $22,517,523 $22,508,481* $23,325,207 $807,684 EXPENSES $22,921,698 $21,659,204 $24,511,810 $1,590,112 NET GRAND TOTAL ($404,175)** $849,277 ($1,186,603) *Includes $500,000 KVC Building Permit Income **Includes Council Amendments for Stipends, Concrete Finishers and IT Analyst 15 EXHIBIT 3 PENSION TAX FLOW & PENSION FUND • Funded from: • Real Estate Taxes • Personal Property Taxes • Covers: • 100% Police • 100% Fire • 40% General • 2026: $1,342,300 (Income) • 2026: $1,280,440 (P. Safety - 88) • 2026: $134,436 (General - 74) • 2026: ($72,576) • Reserve: $1,196,734 EXHIBIT 3 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY CLASSIFICATION 17 EXHIBIT 3 Departmental Personnel & Operations Comparison Comparison of FY25 & FY26 Departmental/Office Expenditures FY 26 Department Department/Office Personnel & Operations FY 25 Adopted Budget Over/Under Difference Notes Requested Personnel $5,465,662 $6,133,380 $667,718 Due to Staffing Increases Police Training, Memberships, Munitions, Operations $407,111 $421,259 $14,148 Etc. ECDC $567,888 $547,003 ($20,885) Personnel $5,761,567 $5,911,326 $149,759 CBA Increases for FY 26 Fire Operations $474,087 $439,184 ($34,903) (transferred Planning FTE to Front Desk $85,651, DCM FTE previously Legislative/Administration (CM Office, Personnel $2,348,567 $2,767,510 $418,943 added, IT FTE previously added, Finance, HR, IT, Public Affairs & unfrozen Admin Coordinator Engagement Continuing increases in insurance Operations $2,840,982 $2,977,464 $136,482 premiums & IT related costs Personnel $102,407 $108,019 $5,612 Parks Operations $72,207 $32,354 ($39,853) Inclusion Coordinator (75% Personnel $1,396,944 $1,615,455 $152,158 reimbursed), Unfrozen Recreation Maintenance/Custodian Operations $771,337 $784,527 $13,190 Personnel $1,169,030 $1,313,788 $70,850 Public Works Operations $467,184 $456,909 ($10,275) One Admin to Front Desk and Less Personnel $1,044,030 $962,379 ($81,651) Planning & Development Tenure in positions Operations $32,695 $41,253 $8,558 Total $21,844,973 $23,508,178 $1,663,205 18 EXHIBIT 3 RESERVE SPENDING • $186,353 from Grant and Prop W Funds to General Fund • $1.18MM from General Fund’s Cash Reserve • Stormwater Fund Cash Reserve 19 EXHIBIT 3 EXHIBIT 3 GENERAL FUND FIVE-YEAR PLAN REVIEW 21 EXHIBIT 3 22 EXHIBIT 3 QUESTIONS • FY2026 Proposed Budget • Revenues/Expenditures • Five-Year Plan 23 EXHIBIT 3 MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATIONS 24 EXHIBIT 3 • Flat and/or Declining Sales Tax • Staff Salary & ERE • Pending Police CBA • Police Fully Staffed • Increased Healthcare Costs • Increased Costs of Goods FY 26 • Pension Funding Budget and • Future of ECDC Other • Boards & Commissions Challenges Requests EXHIBIT 3 FY 26 City • Stormwater Master Plan Council & City • Investment in Staff Manager Budget • Comprehensive Plan Priorities *Sustainability EXHIBIT 3 • Compensation and Class adjustments for some of our front-line staff in grades D–L with an average of a 4% increase. COMPENSATION • 3% COLA for all non-unionized staff (D–Z). There are no market compensation adjustments for non-unionized staff in grades M-Z. Years of Service Amount Received per Employee 1 year $1,000 2 years $2,000 3 and 4 years $3,000 5 or more years $5,000 Total One-Time $186,000 (based on Cost current staff census) 27  EXHIBIT 3 • The FY26 budget includes an additional 3% of City coverage, Health Insurance totaling $19,482, to help make the coverage of the Family plan more equitable. − In FY26 health insurance rates will increase 6%. The City offers four levels of insurance: Single, Employee & Spouse, Employee & Child, and Family. − Family coverage is the most expensive plan of the four and historically the City has covered less of the cost (on a percentage basis) than the other plans. 28 EXHIBIT 3 QUESTIONS • Manager’s Recommendations 29  EXHIBIT 3 Executive & Legislative, Finance & Administration  ALIGMENT WITH EXHIBIT 3 STRATEGIC PLAN Provide Achieve Cultivate a Ensure Long Strengthen Adopt Excellence in Diversity, Diverse Term Fiscal Economic Sustainable Service Equity, and House Stock Integrity Developmen Practices Inclusion t Working Creating a Eliminating Focused on Visioning a Pressing fully together to radical process & transparency; thriving into new innovate and welcome structural dedicated to community practices that streamline where all barriers; sufficient where needs prioritize City business people may providing revenue for are easily Earth and for the bring their fiscal and the services met with climate benefit of authentic self policy demanded. maximum friendly our to support to return for outcomes. community. collaborate the effort. community. and partner together. EXHIBIT 3 Included Budget Programs • City Council (01) • Legal Services (07) • City Clerk (10) • Public Affairs and Engagement • Boards and Commissions (08) (29) • Executive (02) • Sustainability (88) • Human Resources (03) • Business Development (89) • Municipal Court (04) • Insurance (25) • Finance (05) • Information Technology (06) • And all sub-programs EXHIBIT 3 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY 25 AMENDED FY25 BUDGET FY26 PROPOSED FY26 OVER BUDGET ESTIMATE BUDGET (UNDER) FY25 GENERAL FUND $5,189,549 $4,913,117 $5,744,974 $555,425 OTHER FUNDS $483,000 $380,379 $399,725 ($83,275) ALL FUNDS $5,672,549 $5,293,496 $6,144,699 $472,150 EXHIBIT 3 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • Business District Requests (discussion for May 6th) • Workplace Culture is a priority (investing in training, prioritizing employee experience) • Information Technology Position Added Mid-Year to Support 5-year plan • Administrative Assistant • Strategic Innovations • Online Payment Platform • Strategic Goals Dashboards • Blue Dot • Magnet EXHIBIT 3 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT 3 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Microsoft Azure Migration Tyler Cloud Migration Helpdesk & Ticketing System $90,000-Special Initiatives $55,000-Special Initiatives $15,000 EXHIBIT 3 • Budget Amendment is being prepared for May 6th Agenda to initiate FY26 Capital Improvement Purchases, due to FY26 CAPITAL economic uncertainty around costs. IMPROVEMENTS • 3 Police Vehicles, Dump Truck, Arial Boom EXHIBIT 4 Department Presentations One WG! April 15, 2025 For the Mayor, City Council and Residents of Webster Groves EXHIBIT 4 Council Katie Nakazono, City Clerk EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget FY26 Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $91,322.00 $47,242.00 $96,981.00 $5,659.00 OTHER FUND APPROPRIATIONS __ __ __ __ ALL FUNDS $5,659.00 APPROPRIATIONS $91,322.00 $47,242.00 $96,981.00 EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • Membership Costs • NLC 3% increase. • Mayor/Council Salary Increases • Per Charter Amendment approval. • Election - April 2026 • Will add increased costs if there is Council turn over, which includes expenses for name plates, name tags, new official training seminars, etc. • Meetings and Conferences • Increase interest in Council attending upcoming specific meetings/conferences, per poll of Councilmembers during budget preparation. • Elections FY-2025 • Note: No Charter Amendment Election in November 2024, which was budgeted, and now reflects lower expenditures in FY-2025. EXHIBIT 4 ALIGMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Ensure Provide Cultivate Strengthen Adopt Diversity, Long Term Excellence a Diverse Economic Sustainable Equity, Fiscal in Service House Stock Development Practices and Inclusion Integrity EXHIBIT 4 Questions EXHIBIT 4 City Clerk Katie Nakazono  EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget FY26 Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $198,833.00 $201,003.00 $214,410.00 $15,577.00 OTHER FUND APPROPRIATIONS __ __ __ __ ALL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS $198,833.00 $201,003.00 $214,410.00 $15,577.00 EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • Changes related to: • Salary Increases EXHIBIT 4 ALIGMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Ensure Provide Cultivate Strengthen Adopt Diversity, Long Term Excellence a Diverse Economic Sustainable Equity, Fiscal in Service House Stock Development Practices and Inclusion Integrity Record requests are provided Supporting Clerk is one of the electronically, Mayor & City 2 City ADA unless hard copy is Council. Coordinators. specifically requested. Addressing Clerk provides Majority of public record notary public Board/Commission requests and services to applications and answering homebound Sunshine requests questions of residents. completed online. the public. Ensures the public Assisting new Reviewing items on is able to access staff with monitor as information in the procedures and opposed to format needed. processes. printing. EXHIBIT 4 Questions EXHIBIT 4 Fire Department “We Can do Anything Together” Dr. Brett Ellis Fire Chief  EXHIBIT 4 “Proudly serving our community with compassion, courage, commitment, and care for over 100 years” Values: Service, Inclusivity, Passion, Progressive, and Accountability WGFD Vision: • Create a Destination Fire Department • Best Trained, Most Ready, Most Fun, Can’t Wait to Come Back • Experience Joy in the Best Job in the World • Create Community, Create Opportunities, Create Elite Leaders, Create “the” Experience, Repeat EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND $6,235,654 $6,198,215 $6,350,510 $114,856 APPROPRIATIONS OTHER FUND $300,278 $288,278 $665,200 $364,922 APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS $6,535,932 $6,486,493 $7,015,710 $479,778 APPROPRIATIONS  EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • People- most notable investment • Training • Health and Wellness • Service Delivery • Progress • Equipment • Apparatus • Playbook • Relational Community & Community Risk Reduction (CRR) • Plans, Programs, and Processes with a Purpose  EXHIBIT 4 ALIGMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Ensure Provide Cultivate Strengthen Adopt Diversity, Long Term Excellence a Diverse Economic Sustainable Equity, Fiscal in Service House Stock Development Practices & Inclusion Integrity Overview: Overview: Overview: Overview: Overview: Overview: Training, CRR, Relationships Community Risk Deployment Insurance Services Adapt to Fire Health & Wellness Reduction Strategies & EMS Office- 2 Service Landscape Billing Support Shift Initiative: Initiative: Initiative: Initiative: Initiative: Special Ops Culture & CRR Home Safety Plan: U.S. Green Building Training, Opportunities Surveys Apparatus Council (USGBC) to Collaboration w/ Equipment align fire service Area FD's Gear best practices Budget Support: Budget Support: Budget Support: Budget Support: Budget Support: Training, Health & Special Events Special Events Capital Training & Capital Wellness & Capital EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Firefighter Gear Equipment $57,250 $30,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Medic Unit Re-Chassis/ 2nd Med Unit Medical Re-Mount Equipment $300,000 $100,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Swift Water Tech Gear Cascade Air Unit $7,200 $60,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Engine/Pumper Tactical Medic Gear $100,000 $8,000 EXHIBIT 4 Questions? EXHIBIT 4 FY2026 Budget Planning & Development Elliot Liebson, AICP, EDFP EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND $1,076,725 $881,168 $1,003,632 ($58,022) APPROPRIATIONS OTHER FUND $500,000 $397,500 $6,000 ($494,000) APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS $1,576,725 $1,278,668 $1,009,632 ($567,093) APPROPRIATIONS EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • One Permit Technician position removed from budget (- $68,000) • Request for funds for two property demolitions ($60,000) • Budget differential between 2025 and 2026 represents a decrease of $50,884. EXHIBIT 4 ALIGMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Ensure Provide Cultivate Strengthen Adopt Diversity, Long Term Excellence a Diverse Economic Sustainable Equity, Fiscal in Service Housing Stock Development Practices and Inclusion Integrity Blue Beam for online Using MAGNET to Explore Zoning Code Options for free Using MAGNET to Online permitting to permitting submittals expand notifications Amendments to educational training. streamline processes lessen usage of connecting to to applicants. address housing and permits. paper materials. MAGNET. options. Training budget for Training budget Ongoing Staff has been Planning Staff is Paper reduction will customer service. increased to support Comprehensive provided incentives reviewing current be achieved through the development of Planning Process that to achieve processes and the implementation of stronger customer includes the review of certifications and implementing more processing permits service skills. ordinances that are training in Flood Plain online access that will online, allowing the dated and present Management, reduce the need for submission of barriers for people Permitting, Zoning Citizens to travel to blueprints digitally, moving to Webster and Code City Hall. reducing the number Groves Enforcement., of copies that have been historically requested by Planning. EXHIBIT 4 FY2026 Budget Public Works Sinan Alpaslan  EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND $1,636,214 $1,421,586 $1,770,697 $134,483 APPROPRIATIONS OTHER FUND $3,708,309 $2,109,671 $6,632,561 $2,924,252 APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS $5,344,523 $3,531,257 $8,403,258 $3,058,735 APPROPRIATIONS EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES Street Improvements • Complete Streets on South Elm – moved forward to FY26. Elm and Kirkham Culvert replacement • Will begin in the next budget year. Stormwater Improvements • Will begin implementation of the Stormwater Master Plan  ALIGMENT WITH EXHIBIT 4 STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Cultivate Ensure Provide Strengthen Adopt Diversity, a Diverse Long Term Excellence Economic Sustainable Equity, Housing Fiscal in Service Development Practices and Inclusion Stock Integrity All resident’s emails, The department will Maintain the highest Track all purchases Maintain street The grant procured phone calls and in seek training quality streets and all budget items sweeping and tree recycling containers person inquiries will be opportunities for all possible by to ensure the trimming throughout have been installed in responded to within employees on diversity, continuing department stays the business districts the business districts 24 hours. equity and inclusion. aggressive within budget for the to encourage for waste maintenance year. businesses to stay and minimization. programs to ensure to encourage new longevity of businesses to open. pavements. The department will Develop methods to Improve drainage The department has Continue to support prioritize all work measure customer facilities to prevent been doing more special activities in orders based on satisfaction to ensure possible damage to work in house and the business districts severity of issue and we are working to public and private coordinating on by supplying the location to make sure achieve diversity and property. projects with the needed barricades work is completed in a equity and to be Parks Department to and no parking timely manner. inclusive. contain costs. signage for all events. EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Culvert Replacement: N Elm Old Webster Parking Ave. @ Brentwood Blvd. Garage Waterproofing • Large culvert for Shady • The Old Webster Parking Garage is seventeen- Grove Creek crossing years-old and has experienced premature beneath N Elm Ave - and excessive deterioration of the structural deck Brentwood Blvd beams. intersection will be • Structural repairs were performed in FY2024, and replaced with precast additional repairs were programmed for FY2025. structures. This is a Federal-aid grant • Waterproofing the parking garage is essential to prevent water damage and protect the structure. project. Local project dollars are proposed from Stormwater and Street Improvement funds. $700,000 $150,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Fire House #2 Traffic Signal Mill and Overlay Upgrade and Building Alterations • Asphalt parking lots (@Dale, Log Cabin, and Desoto) are proposed for • Traffic signal pre- mill and overlay to preserve pavement empt system is and provide convenient shopping and proposed to be recreation experience for residents upgraded to and visitors. Street Improvement current technology. Fund. Equipment room will also be enhanced with a vent to ensure adequate air exchange. $350,000 $100,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Fleet Fuel Pump Software Compact Excavator Update and System Upgrades • This unit (17 yrs. old • Current software utilizes outdated operating at 1,000 hrs.) is systems and needs to be updated. Overall utilized for street fuel system is proposed to be upgraded for construction or better automation and reliable information restoration work. exchange with accounting systems. Department is able to charge out expenses to utility contractors where restoration work is completed. $85,000 $30,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Fleet Maintenance Software Brine System Updates • Increased efficiency in fleet management • Brine helps to reduce quantity of salt used tasks and better capability for measuring in winter operations and provides and reporting work results. pretreatment benefits for plowing snow off roadways quicker and more effectively. City's brine system is proposed for an upgrade for efficient operation. $10,000 $25,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS City Hall Clock Tower Repair / Improvements • Historic clock mechanism is proposed for repair to bring into maintainable form. $20,000 EXHIBIT 4 Parks and Recreation James Boyd, CPRP  EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY25 FY26 FY25 Budget FY26 Over Amended Proposed Estimate (Under) FY25 Budget Budget GENERAL FUND $2,342,895 $2,286,317 $2,540,355 $197,460 APPROPRIATIONS OTHER FUND $14,363,064 $17,276,059 $4,819,765 ($9,543,299) APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS $16,705,959 $19,562,376 $7,360,120 ($9,345,839) APPROPRIATIONS EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • Prop W will add $3m-$4m of construction projects in FY26 (walking path in SW Park, Solar panels at the Rec Center, Skate Park replacement, new restroom and splash pad at IC.) • Projecting general fund FY26 year-over-year revenue growth of >1.5%, expense growth <3%. • FY26 general fund cost recovery estimated at 100%.  ALIGMENT WITH EXHIBIT 4 STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Ensure Long Term Adopt Provide Diversity, Fiscal Sustainable Excellence in Service Equity, and Inclusion Integrity Practices Cultivate meaningful The scholarship program A partnership with the City of Prop W $1,000,000 solar public input for future Prop provides Webster residents Glendale allows its residents to project at ice rink. W initiatives. with a 50% discount on camp receive Webster Groves Prop W $300,000 LED registration and a 75% resident rates. ballfield lights project. discount on program registration. General Fund cost recovery $29,000 bottle filler project in on Recreation is estimated at Ivory Crockett, Larson, and 100%. Margaret Atalanta Parks. Apply Muni Park grant of Turf conversions to pocket $525,000 towards Prop W prairies in the parks $25,000 projects, plus additional will also decrease staff labor. potential grants in parks. EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS  FY26 PROP W EXHIBIT 4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADA Front Doors Solar Project Replace ADA front doors at the Rec Solar panels at Ice Rink Complex $70,000 $1,000,000  FY26 PROP W EXHIBIT 4 CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS Southwest Park Walking Trail Meeting Room Partitions .4 miles of walking trail Replacement of moveable wall along perimeter of park partitions in meeting rooms $50,000 $135,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PROP W CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Native Prairie Recreation Center Roof Turf conversions to pocket Replacement of flat roof rubber. prairies $50,000 $200,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PROP W CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Skate Park Replacement Ivory Crockett Improvements Splash Pad and New Restrooms $750,000 $250,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PROP W CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Restroom Renovations Performance Park Fixtures and facilities in SW and BB $60,000 $125,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PIF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Park Trash Receptacles Park 1-ton Dump Truck Receptacles with rolling carts to Replacing 2008 vehicle with be used with trash truck 78,000+ miles purchased in FY24 $50,000 $65,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PIF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Drinking Fountains Tree Spyder Lift Replace fountain at MA/install New purchase new fountains at IC and Larson $29,000 $160,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 PIF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Ventrac Mower BB Coupla Repair New purchase $55,000 $45,000 EXHIBIT 4 Police Department Vincent C. Acevez Chief of Police EXHIBIT 4 Providing Excellent Customer Service • Core Values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Mentorship. • Emphasis on Retention through Training & Community Engagement. • Destination Department enables Stability.  EXHIBIT 4 FY26 APPROPRIATIONS FY26 FY26 Over FY25 Amended FY25 Budget Proposed (Under) Budget Estimate Budget FY25 GENERAL FUND $5,872,773 $5,390,913 $6,554,639 $681,866 APPROPRIATIONS OTHER FUND $238,316 $230,800 $405,400 $167,084 APPROPRIATIONS ALL FUNDS $6,111,089 $5,621,713 $6,960,039 $848,950 APPROPRIATIONS EXHIBIT 4 NOTABLE INVESTMENTS/CHANGES • Reduced PT budget from 20K to $3,600 • OT budget increase from $150K to $175K. • Training and Development increase is an investment and reduces risk. Budget increase from $25,000 to $45,600. • Munitions increase (training & development, risk reduction).  EXHIBIT 4 ALIGMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN Achieve Provide Cultivate a Ensure Long Strengthen Adopt Diversity, Excellence Diverse Term Fiscal Economic Sustainable Equity, in Service Housing Stock Integrity Development Practices and Inclusion Engage, invest, and Reflect our Contribute to a more Optimize staffing Engage with Transition to hybrid reorganize. community and equitable housing levels and utilize business owners, and electric vehicles remove barriers. landscape by safe driving districts, and as technology fostering trust, practices. developers to foster allows. Bike team, safety, and positive cooperation. paperless activity relationships, reports. Training and Attract and hire Excellence in Training and Attend and engage Hybrid vehicles, equipment to diverse candidates service through equipment to attract in all business Bikes, and develop a culture of through providing training, equipment, and retain qualified district meetings. equipment. excellence. training, equipment, and culture. candidates. and culture. Operating, Capital Operating, Capital Operating, Capital Operating, Captital Operating Capital EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Body Cameras In Car Video • Continued agreement for Body • Continued agreement of digital wireless system integrated with Cameras with three station docks, Body Cameras having the software, network server license capability to allow real time and storage server. monitoring and capturing a much wider field for viewing and analysis for Officer and Public Safety. $37,000 $27,000 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS Mobile Data Terminal Rifle Vest Plates • Replacement and installation of 11 Replace end-of-life (expired in 2017, Mobile Data Terminals. CJIS will purchased in 2012) tactical vest carriers no longer support the existing equipped rifle plate inserts. The result MDTs as of October 2025. The will improve individual officer MDTs are necessary to run REJIS protection and improve response time platforms. on active threat calls. $82,000 $8,281.00 EXHIBIT 4 FY26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CVSA Radar Units • An investigative tool that • Replace the end-of-life (9-11 years enhances the efficiency and old) mobile radar units in eleven effectiveness of criminal patrol vehicles to enhance investigations. operational efficiency and effectiveness. $16,000 $22,000