Updated Budget Workshop Agenda

April 2, 2025 in Budget Workshop

Click here for a list of the Previous Budget Workshop dates and topics.

Budget Workshop Agenda Time: 6:00 PM Location: Council Chambers

Note: This meeting is recorded and can be played back anytime via YouTube.

Department Budget Presentations April 3rd: 

Each department will provide a brief overview of their proposed budget, followed by a Q&A session. Review any outstanding items needing Council discussion from City wide budget workshops.  

  •  Miscellaneous – (pg. 203)  
  • Heart of Ellsworth (pg. 211) 
  • Ellsworth Garden Club (pg. 281) 
  • Snowmobile Club (pg. 286) 
  • Chamber of Commerce (pg. 298) 
  • Recreation– Presenter: Charlie Pearce & Commissions (pg. 697) 
  • Parks, Trees, and Cemeteries (pg. 467) 
  • Arbor Commission (pg. 637) 
  • Recreation Commission (pg. 697) 
  • The Grand (pg. 706) 
  • Concert Band (pg. 720) 
  • YMCA (pg. 727) 
  • Ellsworth Music Institute (pg. 737) 
  • Historical Society (pg. 665) 
  • Historic Preservation (pg. 651) 
  • Social Service – Individual Representatives (pg. 499) 
  • Friends in Action (pg. 549) 
  • Loaves & Fishes (application isn’t in this budget will need to be updated in next version print) 
  • WIC Program (pg. 614) 
  • Downeast Community Partners (pg. 510) 
  • Hospice Volunteer Program (pg. 569) 
  • Eastern Area Agency on Aging (pg. 524) 
  • S.P.C.A Hancock County (pg. 596) 
  • Downeast Wood Bank (pg. 516) 
  • Northern Light Home Care (pg. 590) 
  • Families First Community Center (pg. 535) 
  • H.O.M.E. Inc (pg. 557) 
  • Next Step Domestic Violence Project (application isn’t in this budget will need to be updated in next version print)  
  • Hancock County Homes Foundation (pg. 566) (The wrong application is in this printed version of the budget book, the correct application will be added into the final copy)  

 

Wrap-Up Budget Workshop April 8th:  

To review and address any remaining questions, concerns, or adjustments related to the budget discussions held during the workshops on 03/13/25, 03/20/25, 03/25/25, 03/27/25, and 04/03/25. This session will ensure all items have been thoroughly reviewed and any outstanding issues are resolved.

  • Creation of Parks and Recreational Department – Presenter: Charlie Pearce (pg. 697) 
  • Discussion on the establishment of Parks and Recreation Department
  • Solid Waste Capital Improvement Plan discussion – Presenter: Mike Harris  
  • Capital Improvements – Presenter: Sara Devlin (pg. 791) 
  • Wrap-Up from all budget workshops on 03/13/25, 03/20/25, 03/25/25, 03/27/25, and 04/03/25 
  • Review of Key Changes and Adjustments from previous workshops.  – Presenter: Ashlie 
  • Larger Staffing Request & Operational Discussion  
  • Any additional questions or concerns related to the budget discussions. 
  • Provide clarification on any unresolved items or discrepancies. 
  • Confirm all necessary revisions are reflected and discuss any last-minute updates or changes. 

 

School Wrap Up and Council recommendation April 10th: 

The April 10th meeting will focus on two key agenda items: 

  • School Final Changes Presentation:  
  • The school will present their final changes and updates for the upcoming fiscal year. 
  • Council Recommendation for Municipal Budget: 
  • A discussion and formal recommendation from the Council regarding the proposed municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 26.