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 RecordingItem 1

Open Session, Announcement of Audio and Video Recording

Public CommentItem 2

Public Comment

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

Approval of MinutesItem 3

Approval of Minutes

June 28, 2026

Review of Previous Data RequestsItem 4

Review of Previous Data Requests

Overview of Municipal Revenue StructureItem a

Property tax levy

Overview of Municipal Revenue StructureItem b

State aid

Overview of Municipal Revenue StructureItem c

Local receipts

Overview of Municipal Revenue StructureItem d

Enterprise and special revenue funds

Overview of Municipal Revenue StructureItem e

One-time versus recurring revenue

Property Tax Trend ReviewItem a

Levy limit

Property Tax Trend ReviewItem b

Levy capacity

Property Tax Trend ReviewItem c

Tax rate history

Property Tax Trend ReviewItem d

Average single-family tax bill trends

New Growth AnalysisItem a

Historical new growth

New Growth AnalysisItem b

Current projections

New Growth AnalysisItem c

Factors affecting future new growth

New Growth AnalysisItem d

Limitations of new growth as a budget solution

Local Receipts ReviewItem a

Motor vehicle excise

Local Receipts ReviewItem b

Local option review - meals and rooms

Local Receipts ReviewItem c

Permits, licenses, and fees

Local Receipts ReviewItem d

Investment income

Local Receipts ReviewItem e

Other recurring and non-recurring receipts

State Aid and Intergovernmental RevenueItem a

Unrestricted General Government Aid

State Aid and Intergovernmental RevenueItem b

Chapter 70 and school-related aid

State Aid and Intergovernmental RevenueItem c

Reimbursements

State Aid and Intergovernmental RevenueItem d

Revenue volatility and uncertainty

Discussion: Structural Revenue ConstraintsItem a

Revenue growth compared to expense growth

Discussion: Structural Revenue ConstraintsItem b

Reliance on property taxes

Discussion: Structural Revenue ConstraintsItem c

One-time revenue concerns

Discussion: Structural Revenue ConstraintsItem d

Long-term sustainability

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy WorkItem a

Potential user fees

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy WorkItem b

Local option revenues

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy WorkItem c

PILOT opportunities

Identification of Revenue Questions for Later Strategy WorkItem d

Other recurring revenue opportunities

Identification of Potential Agenda Items for the Next MeetingItem 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.

AdjournItem 14

Adjourn