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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-08-TB-FINAL-minutes_w_apps1 TOWN BOARD MEETINGS Town of Ulysses Sept. 8, 2026 The meeting was held in person at the Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY as well as via Zoom videoconference. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the Town’s website and Clerk’s board. Video recordings of meetings are available on Youtube CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. ATTENDANCE: TOWN OFFICIALS: In person- Supervisor- Katelin Olson Board members- Steve Manley, Michael Boggs, Rich Goldman Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato Attending remotely due to extenuating circumstances- Board member- Liz Weatherby OTHERS: In person- Nancy Zahler, Vivien Rose Via Zoom- Michael Miller APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Boggs moved to approve the agenda as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Manley and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE (WATER CODE) Opening the Hearing: Mr. Boggs moved to open the hearing at 7:03pm. This was seconded by Mr. Manley and passed unanimously. Public Comments: Ms. Rose noted that she pays a lot of money for water in the village. She suggests that user fees be very clear for budgeting purposes for single homeowners like herself . Closing the hearing: Mr. Boggs moved to close the hearing at 7:06pm. This was seconded by Ms. Weatherby and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX CAP LIMIT FOR 2027 2 Opening the Hearing: Mr. Boggs moved to open the hearing at 7:06pm. This was seconded by Mr. Manley and passed unanimously. Public Comments: Ms. Rose doesn’t have a prob with overriding the tax cap but wonders what priorities are and what is essential to daily life and what is not because local folks may not be able to support all of the things. Closing the hearing: Mr. Manley moved to close the hearing at 7:08pm. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed unanimously. PRESENTATION: NANCY ZAHLER, JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (JCA) Ms. Zahler shared the following updates on the JCA’s recent and upcoming plans & activities: •Annual clean up •Annual picnic •Design & maintenance •Accessibility •Grants •Volunteers •New bathroom She thanked the Town Board for their support over the years. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3-min limit per person) Vivien Rose gave an update on the semiquincentennial and the 250 Years of Freedom. She reported that she helped organize the following and shared a photo of the first NY reading of the declaration as well as a photocopy of the document: •reading of the declaration •markers of revolutionary war soldiers in cemetery •DAR memorial MUNICIPAL BOARD & STAFF REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS (written reports provided) Ms. Olson shared updates on the following: •Youth Commission met on 9/1 o Annual budget meeting o Made recommendations o Interviewed the rec specialist applicant •Three Falls met last Thursday o Working on concept plan then will submit for funding apps OLD BUSINESS: ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE AND ADDRESSING RELATED MATTERS 3 RESOLUTION #145 OF 2026: ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE AND ADDRESSING RELATED MATTERS WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses caused to be prepared and introduced a proposed local law titled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE” (the “Local Law”); and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly scheduled and held a public hearing on the Local Law on September 8, 2026 at 7 p.m., at which time all persons desiring to be heard were heard; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Local Law, considered the comments received at the public hearing, and desires to adopt the Local Law; and WHEREAS, the Town Board previously determined that adoption of the Local Law constitutes a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, including 6 NYCRR §§ 617.5(c)(26) and 617.5(c)(33), and therefore no further environmental review is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts Local Law #3 of 2026, “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE”; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Town Attorney, and such other Town officers and employees as may be necessary are hereby authorized and directed to take such additional steps as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this Resolution and effectuate the filing and implementation of the Local Law. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX CAP LIMIT FOR 2027 Ms. Olson noted that the Village draft EMS budget is set to have a $100,000 increase to the town. For perspective, the town could eliminate the Planning/Zoning department and it still wouldn’t cover the cost. RESOLUTION #146 OF 2026: ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX CAP LIMIT FOR 2027 4 WHEREAS, notice was given that the Town Board scheduled a public hearing for September 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2026 entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C”; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Town and posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 8th day of September, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed Local Law constitutes a Type II Action as defined under 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(26) and (33). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby adopts said local law as Law No. 4 of the Year 2026 entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C”; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting and give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State; and it is further RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately upon filing with the Department of State. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs DISUCSSION: Ms. Olson noted said that she encourages the county to manage these services the same way that law enforcement (sheriff) is handled. Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENT TO FILL RECREATION SPECIALIST POSITION RESOLUTION #147 OF 2026: APPOINTMENT TO FILL A RECREATION SPECIALIST POSITION RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board appoints Tommy Cronin as Recreation Specialist, effective September 8, 2026 at a rate of $23.69/hour up to 19 hours/week. Moved: Olson Seconded: Manley Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye 5 Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 APPOINT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE YOUTH COMMISSION RESOLUTION #148 OF 2026: APPOINT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE YOUTH COMMISSION RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board appoints Nancy Zahler to serve as a representative from Ulysses on Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Commission through December 31, 2026: Moved: Olson Seconded: Goldman Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 REPLACEMENTS/ALTERATIONS OF BOARD LIAISONS POSITIONS RESOLUTION #149 OF 2026: REPLACEMENTS/ALTERATIONS OF BOARD LIAISONS POSITIONS RESOLVED, the Ulysses Town Board makes the following adjustments to board liaison positions: Replacing Elizabeth Weatherby (with thanks) as liaison to the BZA and appointing Rich Goldman to serve as BZA liaison through Dec. 31, 2026. Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 7/28/26 UPCOMING EVENTS September 21 – Special Town Board Meeting, 9am @ Town Hall September 22 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6 RESOLUTION #150 of 2026: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from August 11, 2026 (regular meeting). Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 BOARD NOTIFICATIONS: none BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLUTION #151 OF 2026: BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves the 2026 budget modifications as presented (See Appendix). Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLUTION #152 of 2026: PAYMENT OF AUDITED CLAIMS RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of the following audited claims: • Voucher #19 in the HA Fund totaling $2870.11 • Vouchers #410-449 in the A-SW Funds totaling $128,033.37 Moved: Olson Seconded: Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Goldman aye Manley aye Weatherby aye 7 Vote: 5-0 Date adopted 9/8/26 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3-min limit per person) Vivien Rose pointed out that it is the 174th Anniversary of the Union Horticultural Society who host the fair. She suggested that the town support the fair as an agricultural celebration and encouragement of our food system, and offered to write a resolution saying as much. ADJOURN: Mr. Goldman made a motion to adjourn at 8:24pm. This was seconded by Mr. Manley and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 9/16/26 8 APPENDIX: Included: Local Law to amend Water Code Local Law to Override Tax Levy Limit Staff Reports Budget modifications TOWN OF ULYSSES LOCAL LAW NO.3 FOR THE YEAR 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE TOWN CODE Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows: Section 1. Statutory Authority The Town has authority to adopt this Local Law pursuant to Article IX, § 2(c) of the New York State Constitution; Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, including but not limited to Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(1)(i) and § 10(1)(ii)(a); and the Town Law of the State of New York, including but not limited to Town Law §198. Section 2. Amendment of Section 200-4(M) Section 200-4(M) is amended by replacing said section entirely with the following: Master meter required. When multiple living units exist on a single parcel, a single master meter shall be installed measuring all water consumed on the parcel. Upon application by the owner(s) of a parcel, the Town Board may, in its reasonable discretion and subject to approval by the Water District Operator, authorize at the sole cost and expense of the owner(s) installation of water meters for each separate living unit in addition to the master meter. In such event, the owner(s) shall remain directly responsible for payment of all water user fees, rates, rents and charges as measured by the master meter, even when the Town of Ulysses sends a bill to the person(s) occupying such living units. Section 3. Amendment of Section 200-10(A) Section 200-10(A) is amended by replacing said section entirely with the following: User fees. User fees shall be assessed to each property within the service area for the purposes of retiring debt and operation and maintenance. User fees and formulas for determining user fees shall be established in accordance with New York State Town Law and may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Town Board after following all procedures required by New York State Town Law. User fees may be included on the tax bills for each property within the service area, and payment for same shall be made at the same time and at the same place as specified for other Town charges. Section 4. Amendment of Section 200-10(C)(1) Section 200-10(C)(1) is amended by replacing said section entirely with the following: If there shall be any payments which are due to the Town of Ulysses, or any Department or District thereof, pursuant to any section of this article, which shall remain due and unpaid, in whole or in part, for a period of 30 calendar days from the date of payment due to the Town of Ulysses, the same shall constitute a default, and there shall be added to the entire amount of the original bill, a penalty equal as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board. Section 5. Remainder Except as hereinabove amended, the remainder of the Code of the Town of Ulysses shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. Effective Date This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. TOWN OF ULYSSES LOCAL LAW NO.4 OF THE YEAR 2026 A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows: Section 1. Legislative Intent It is the intent of this local law to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Ulysses pursuant to General Municipal Law § 3-c, and to allow the Town of Ulysses to adopt a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c. Section 2. Authority This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the Town Board. Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the 2027 fiscal year that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law § 3-c. Section 4. Remainder Except as hereinabove amended, the remainder of the Town Code of the Town of Ulysses shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. Separability The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom. Section 6. Effective Date This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. pg 1 Building & Codes Monthly Report Building & Code Updates Mark Washburn, NYS CEO, Certification No. 1020-0364 August 1 -August 31, 2026 Plan Reviews 3 discussions about upcoming projects 7 permit review 7 pre permit site visit Site Visits 3 Site visits, Updates by contractors ongoing projects 3 Erosion control site visits Ongoing Multiple Site visit for the CARS project, Meetings with contractor, state agency and property owner regarding egress path to public way Metting onsite of CARS: Meeting with DASNY regarding Changes to plans/ Plan review 2 hrs CEO Activity 7 Permits issued/ Projects Cost= $191,930. / Fees collected= $2,737.00 •4 Foundation/Footer inspections/ Slab / Backfill 0 reinspection’s •2 Framing inspections/ 0 •0 Plumbing inspections/ 0 reinspection •4 Final inspection/0 Reinspection •Code research different issues approximately 6 hours •Outreach regarding Fire inspections ongoing and multiple appointments (Attached) •Multiple site visits on open projects for job status (follow up on going) •Follow up with ongoing enforcement actions Multiple site visits •Multiple fire inspections Operating permit issued •Inspection of Zerbini Circus and Tburg Fair •Monitor, Photos and site visit regarding Plea deal on 2 enforcement cases Town of Ulysses Clerk’s Office MONTHLY REPORT for August 2026 Submitted by Carissa Parlato LICENSES/PERMITS issued:# CLERK’s OFFICE TASKS: Water: • Collected payments • Budget mtg Public engagement projects and tasks: • Weekly newsletter, Facebook updates, press releases on: o Town Board vacancy o Adult recreation IT: • Checked spam filter weekly • Corresponded with Computer Room & Advance 2000 for assistance as needed • Prepare to transition to new provider Health & Safety Committee: • Aug. meeting cancelled TC Public Information Advisory Board: • Aug. meeting cancelled Records Management: • Weekly meetings with Lori on planning for disposal of scanned building plans and scanning of new plans • Began disposition of plans scanned in 2018 Facilities • Landscaping • Ordered supplies • Meet re: HVAC Other: • Participated in engineer RFQ screening & interviews • Attended Tompkins Chamber training: L.E.A.R.N. - Effective Strategies for Business Leadership Success General/routine tasks: • mail, answered inquiries on various topics, attended town board meetings and took minutes, notary services, licensing (marriage, dog, sporting), disabled parking permits, collected building & zoning fees, participated in weekly Supervisor/Clerks office meetings, managed building use/equipment sign out, responded to FOIL requests, posted board meetings & videos on web and Youtube, monthly solar meter reads FINANCIAL REPORT: FOIL requests completed Planning & Zoning August 2026 Report to Town Board Town Board Meeting Date, 09.08.2026 Submitted by Niels Tygesen, 08.31.2026 Planning Board The Planning Board held a meeting on August 4 to discuss the following items: •The Board conducted final site plan review and approved a proposed accessory structure located at 1282 Taughannock Blvd. •The Board discussed the proposed Smith Woods CEA and provided comments to the Town Board. •Draft minutes link; recorded meeting video link. Board of Zoning Appeals The BZA did not conduct any business this month. Planning Projects •2025-45 Comp Plan Update o 2026 3Q report tracking for CSC grant. Zoning Enforcement •Ongoing research on code enforcement cases. •Keith Dodge, 1942 Trumansburg Road (parcel 20.-3-9.22), plead guilty to all violations on July 28, 2026. The plea deal stated that monthly inspections between the defendant and Code Enforcement would start August 26, 2026. Staff scheduled monthly meetings in advance with the defendant through the duration of the plea deal (April 2027). Neither the defendant nor their attorney attended the first monthly inspection. Miscellaneous •Building, Planning, and Zoning permit reviews. •2027 budget. •Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition Meeting – municipal facility inventories and BMPs, 2-3 year implementations (MCM focus areas/education, IDDE, post-construction inventories/inspections). •ITCTC Planning Committee Meeting. •Customer support pertaining zoning information and permitting process. Town of Ulysses September 2026 Bookkeeper Board Report September 8, 2026, Town Board Meeting Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 9/2/26 1 Greetings Board Members: Below are financial highlights from the August 2026 financial statements. Balance Sheet As detailed in the Supervisor’s Report, total cash balances as of 8/31/2026 amounted to $480,164.10, a decrease of 81,594.09 from the end of July. A few notable items to comment on for this month: •We redeemed $100,000 from investments to cover expenditures. •Sales tax payments are coming on a timely basis, having received payments through July as of the end of August. Sales tax revenue is still running a little over 10% better than budget based on trends thus far in 2026. •EMS Payments are also now current through July and ambulance charges are currently earned at 68.3% of the budget. If revenues continue at a consistent pace through the rest of the year, we will be about 17% over budget. •We finally received our first Mortgage Tax payment from the County in the amount of $41,323.49 – approximately 59% of our budget. •Cash outlays reflect normal operations, with the exception of a large payment in the amount of about $120,000 for road work. Also notable is the larger summer payroll due to summer camp and youth employment. In addition to cash balances, the Town had investments valued at a total of $3,571,463.85 as of August 31, 2026. Of the total investments, $1,835,941.55 represents reserve funds, and $1,7,35,522.3 represents a combination of fund balance and property tax revenue. As of August 31, a total of $78,749.24 was recorded in interest and earnings from investments. Income Statement Revenues through August 2026 are mostly as expected. Below I have pointed out some highlights: •Sales tax revenues through the end of July are running at about 12% over budget. •EMS revenues as of July are almost 70% of the budgeted revenue. •Court revenue is recorded through July, with the annual budget of $25,000 now fully earned. •The first mortgage tax payment in early amounted to 59% of the annual budget. •WD3 reflects the third quarter billing, with 78.6% of the budget earned. Expenditures through August 2026 are also as expected, with some spending being front loaded (such as payments for Fire and Ambulance services, community organizations, and some insurance costs). I don’t have anything new to point out from my previous report other than the increase in summer payroll activity and the spending for road improvements. Town of Ulysses September 2026 Bookkeeper Board Report September 8, 2026, Town Board Meeting Prepared by Blixy Taetzsch, 9/2/26 2 Bookkeeper/Budget Officer Activities Below are some highlights of my activities for the Month: • Personnel: I continue to support employees and retirees with benefit administration, employment, and civil services functions. I have also been very busy with YEP and Camp employees, most of whom started work in early July. • Finance Committee: The Finance Committee has not met recently, and likely will not until after budget adoption. • Budget Modifications: There are a couple of accounts that will require budget modifications – but nothing odd or unusual as of the end of August. I expect to review the September vouchers and determine prior to the Board meeting whether additional adjustments will be necessary prior to presenting anything for September Board review and approval. • 2027 Budget Planning: I am deep into budget planning tasks for 2027. Budget request forms have been submitted from budget managers and Committee Chairs. I have prepared and reviewed a draft budget for the Youth Commission, along with the Youth and Recreation Department Heads. As discussed at the June board meeting, our detailed budget review with the Board will take place on September 21st from 9:30am until 2:00pm. More details will be distributed as we approach that date. 2026 Budget Modifications Requested at Town Board Meeting 9/8/2026 A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 1 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. A9060.8 Health Insurance 55,500.00$ Increase 8,000.00$ 63,500.00$ A1990.41 Contingency - Benefits 16,500.00$ Increase (8,000.00)$ 8,500.00$ 2 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. A1420.4 Attorney - Contractual 35,000.00$ Increase 15,000.00$ 50,000.00$ A7510.4 Historian - Contractual -$ Increase 100.00$ 100.00$ A1990.4 Contingency 20,400.00$ Decrease (15,100.00)$ 5,300.00$ 3 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. A7020.121 Recreation - Summer Camp Staff 70,000.00$ Increase 4,200.00$ 74,200.00$ A7020.42 Recreation - Contractual 43,575.00$ Decrease (4,200.00)$ 39,375.00$ B FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 1 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. B9060.8 Health Insurance 54,500.00$ Increase 15,000.00$ 69,500.00$ B1990.41 Contingency - Benefits 16,500.00$ Decrease (15,000.00)$ 1,500.00$ DA FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 1 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. DA9060.8 Health Insurance 54,700.00$ Increase 2,500.00$ 57,200.00$ DA5120.4 Maintenance of Bridges - Contractual 50,000.00$ Decrease (2,500.00)$ 47,500.00$ SW3 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS 1 Account #Account Name Current Budget Increase / Decrease Budget Mod Request Post Budget Mod. SW3-8330.44 Water Purification - Supplies 1,300.00$ Increase 500.00$ 1,800.00$ SW3-8340.41 Water Trans and Dist - General 500.00$ Increase (500.00)$ -$ This budget adjustment reflects anticipated health insurance spending through the remainder of the year. The increased cost is due to incurring the cost of a family plan rather than the single plan that was budgeted for 2026. This adjustment reflects anticipated spending for purification chemicals through the end of the year. This adjustment reflects anticipated legal costs through the end of the year as well as some anticipated contractual expenditures for our new Historian. This adjustment reflects increased costs in personnel for summer camp, with the use of anticipated savings in contractual costs covering the overage. This budget adjustment reflects anticipated health insurance spending through the remainder of the year. The increased cost is due to incurring the cost of a family plan rather than the single plan that was budgeted for 2026. This budget adjustment reflects anticipated health insurance spending through the remainder of the year. The increased cost is due to shifting of the allocation of personnel and benefits among cost centers and funds. Anticipated savings in engineering costs for bridges will cover the overage.