Town Manager Budget Task Force - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Manager Budget Task Force
Meeting Type
Town Manager Budget Task Force
Location
Longmeadow, MA
Meeting Date
July 15, 2026

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Open Session, Announcement of Audio and Video Recording•Item 1

Open Session, Announcement of Audio and Video Recording

Public Comment•Item 2

Public Comment

Time allotted per person is 3 minutes; total time allotted is 15 minutes.

Approval of Minutes•Item 3

Approval of Minutes

June 28, 2026

Review of Previous Data Requests•Item 4

Review of Previous Data Requests

Overview of Municipal Revenue Structure•Item a

Property tax levy

Overview of Municipal Revenue Structure•Item b

State aid

Overview of Municipal Revenue Structure•Item c

Local receipts

Overview of Municipal Revenue Structure•Item d

Enterprise and special revenue funds

Overview of Municipal Revenue Structure•Item e

One-time versus recurring revenue

Property Tax Trend Review•Item a

Levy limit

Property Tax Trend Review•Item b

Levy capacity

Property Tax Trend Review•Item c

Tax rate history

Property Tax Trend Review•Item d

Average single-family tax bill trends

New Growth Analysis•Item a

Historical new growth

New Growth Analysis•Item b

Current projections

New Growth Analysis•Item c

Factors affecting future new growth

New Growth Analysis•Item d

Limitations of new growth as a budget solution

Local Receipts Review•Item a

Motor vehicle excise

Local Receipts Review•Item b

Local option review - meals and rooms

Local Receipts Review•Item c

Permits, licenses, and fees

Local Receipts Review•Item d

Investment income

Local Receipts Review•Item e

Other recurring and non-recurring receipts

State Aid and Intergovernmental Revenue•Item a

Unrestricted General Government Aid

State Aid and Intergovernmental Revenue•Item b

Chapter 70 and school-related aid

State Aid and Intergovernmental Revenue•Item c

Reimbursements

State Aid and Intergovernmental Revenue•Item d

Revenue volatility and uncertainty

Discussion: Structural Revenue Constraints•Item a

Revenue growth compared to expense growth

Discussion: Structural Revenue Constraints•Item b

Reliance on property taxes

Discussion: Structural Revenue Constraints•Item c

One-time revenue concerns

Discussion: Structural Revenue Constraints•Item d

Long-term sustainability

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy Work•Item a

Potential user fees

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy Work•Item b

Local option revenues

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy Work•Item c

PILOT opportunities

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy Work•Item d

Other recurring revenue opportunities

Identification of Potential Agenda Items for the Next Meeting•Item 12

Identification of Potential Agenda Items for the Next Meeting

A next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.•Item 13

A next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Adjourn•Item 14

Adjourn