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recurring revenue raised in FY25/26. However, due to changes in debt payments, the FY25/26 budget reflects potential improvement in this fund's reserve. Financial Policy and„Budget Message Summa! y Financial Policy and Mission: The mission of the City of Paris is to serve with professionalism and integrity, promote a safe and prosperous community for all citizens, and provide efficient and effective services for an excellent quality of life. In alignment with this mission, the Proposed FY25/26 Budget was developed with careful consideration of priorities that support these goals. While many initiatives are important, the budget highlights a select group of high -impact priorities that significantly influenced overall financial and strategic operational planning. 1. STAFFING Staffing: General Fund City Manager: The Deputy and Assistant City Manager positions were eliminated and will be replaced with a Government and HR Analyst, and a Business Development Specialist. EMS: One of the existing positions in EMS will have a title change to: Deputy Chief of Training and Logistics. Library: The part-time library position will be eliminated in the FY25-26 budget. Engineering: An Administrative Assistant position will be added. Main Street: An Event and Historical Preservation Coordinator position will be added and will be funded with HOT tax revenue. FTE Net Change: FY 24/25, 250 FY 25/26, 252 Staffing: Water and Waste Water Fund Water Production: One additional Operator position will be added in FY 25/26. Waste Water: One additional Operator position will be added in FY25/26. An additional "Master Electrician” will be added when phase 2 of the Waste Water Plant project is completed. This is estimated to happen around March of 2026. The salary for this position will be split between Department 82 and Department 86. FTE Net Change: FY 24/25, 78 FY 25/26, 81 Staffing: Airport One full-time Airport Service Technician will be added. FTE Net Change: FY 24/25, 2 FY 25/26, 3 2. CAPITAL: General Fund General Fund capital includes large, one-time purchases essential to maintaining core City operations. Notably, this year's capital plan does not include any major infrastructure improvements. The City of Paris is in urgent need of a comprehensive capital improvement plan to address deteriorating streets, sidewalks, underground utilities, and stormwater infrastructure along with a realistic funding strategy. Due to ongoing