Staff told the council the city's equalization rate fell from about 123% to 60.39%, and that a comprehensive revaluation could cost roughly $2 million and take two to four years; members discussed data gaps, pilot agreements and timing for budgeting.

Council members debated whether to pass a resolution urging local hospital operators to keep surgical services at Belleview Women's Center after nurses and community members raised access concerns; a motion to bring a resolution failed due to lack of a second, and members agreed to seek briefings from hospital leaders and nursing representatives.

Community development staff said they have pushed most federal CDBG and ARPA allocations into community projects and home programs but that some subrecipients are struggling to spend allocated funds; council asked for detailed expenditure and reallocation options.

Council members discussed a complaint that a chief building inspector called 911 and made racially charged remarks about a construction crew. Members requested follow‑up, raised the need for staff anti‑bias training and referred personnel matters to executive session.

Committee discusses cybersecurity grant renewal and housing task force leadership ahead of budget season.

United Way partners with Skinnytv to provide free summer meal block parties in parks.