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10-15-2025 2026 BUDGET MEETING -Public Hearing #2
AGENDA
Date: Wednesday October 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofIthacaPublicMeetings
1. Call To Order
2. Agenda Review
3. Public Hearing #2
4. Department Review
Department of Information and Community Engagement (DICE)
(formally known as PIT)
GIAC
Capital Projects- Final Review
Funding Outside Agencies
Conference Center/Room Tax
5. Meeting Wrap Up
Public Hearing
Comments MUST be limited to the subject of the Public Hearing. There will be NO
Privilege of the floor, and Council will NOT be responding to the public's comments
during the Public Hearing.
Members of the public can provide short statements germane to the Budget.
3 minutes is the maximum time allotted per speaker, but the chair reserves the right to modify
the amount of time per individual at the start of the meeting.
Groups of 3 or More Speakers are allotted more speaking time
For Longer Speaking Time – Multiple Speakers can speak as a group with one Designated
Speaker to represent the Group. This will give you more time to share your thoughts and
concerns during the public hearing.
3-4 Persons with One Designated Speaker – Designated Speaker allotted 5 Minutes
5+ Persons with One Designated Speaker – Designated Speaker allotted 7 Minutes
Can't Come To The Meeting But Still Want To Speak?
Register To Speak Virtually Public Speaking Registration Form-Budget
Attending The Meeting To Speak In Person? Pre-Registration Not Required
Comment Cards or a Public Hearing Sign Up Sheet will be provided to those who attend in
person. Once you have filled out your Comment Card, please hand your card to the Clerk.
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Your name will be called to speak in the order the cards are received.

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Please Note Comment Cards / Sign Up Sheet will be accepted up until the meeting at which
the public hearing takes place begins.
The public is also welcome to submit a Budget Public Comment card virtually
Use this link to submit a virtual written comment
2026 Budget Meeting Schedule
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2026 Budget
Schedule of Budget Meetings
All meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 Fee Study Presentation
Capital Projects Presentation
Community Responder Program Development
Monday, October 6th, 2025 City Manager presents 2026 Proposed Budget
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 Department Budget Reviews:
Youth Bureau
Fire Department
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 Public Hearing #1
Department Budget Reviews:
Police Department
City Attorney
Planning and Economic Development
*Note: this date is also a voting meeting of Council
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Department Budget Reviews:
DPW
Controller
Human Resources
City Manager
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 Public Hearing #2
Department Budget Reviews:
Public Information & Technology
GIAC
Capital Projects – final review
Funding Outside Agencies
Conference Center/Room Tax
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 Council Discussion on 2026 Budget; Proposed Amendments
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Council Discussion on 2026 Budget; Proposed Amendments
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Public Hearing #3
2026 Budget Vote by Common Council
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 Extra Budget Meeting, if necessary
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