SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the 2026 Council Work Plan
Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager's Office
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Malcolm Fleming, Town Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Approximate costs and fund sources reflected in the attached table.
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Ensuring that the Work Plan reflects the Council's priorities.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
? On Jan. 6, 2026 Council discussed and provided direction on the Draft Work Plan. The attached Work Plan reflects that Council direction and thus staff askes for Council approval.
? The Work Plan reflects the 2026 Budget as well as policy issues that may have minimal budget impact, but still require significant Council and staff time.
? The Work Plan helps Council and staff remain focused on the highest priority issues.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
While the annual budget sets the Town's priorities and the funding devoted to each, there are many issues that require Council and staff time to a greater or lesser degree than their budget impact. To set reasonable expectations, allocate Council meeting time to consider issues, and help ensure the Council and staff stay focused on the Council's top priorities, the Town Manager asks Council to also adopt an annual Work Plan.
The 2026 Work Plan lists over 70 different issues, including issues Council Members asked to be added during the Jan. 6 meeting. Based on the projected Council meeting time allotted for each issue, it will be necessary for Council to have more than 2 regular meetings and 1 study session each month. Staff will update the Advance Agenda to reflect a proposed schedule for Council to consider the issues on the Work Plan that require Council discussion or action. Additionally, to ensure st...
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