Newport City Council’s upcoming meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11 features a packed agenda, covering a range of topics, including budget discussions, event permits, and ordinance changes.
The council will pick up where it left off on the FY2026-FY2027 Biennial Budget, which was recently put on hold. They’re holding a public hearing on the budget and looking at related rules for allocating funds and updating staff policies.
1. RESOLUTION – Requesting the City Council resume consideration of FY2026-FY2027 Biennial Budget- C. Holder, J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie- continued from May 28, 2025
2. PUBLIC HEARING – FY2026 AND FY2027 BIENNIAL BUDGET
a. Ordinance Appropriating Revenues (First Reading)
b. Personnel Ordinance (First Reading)
c. Amending Chapter 13.12, entitled, “Sewer service charges” to amendSection 13.12.010, entitled, “Basic Charge” and Section 13.12.050, entitled “CSO fixed charge” (First Reading)
Several local events are seeking permits, including the Newport Art Museum’s “Wet Paint” activities in August and the Redwood Library’s Summer Gala in July. The council is also reviewing a number of entertainment license renewals for local businesses.
There’s a proposal to increase the budget for the Elm Street Pier Repair/Replacement Project by $81,294.16, bringing the total with Reagan Marine Construction to $1,565,544.16.
14. Action Item #6444/25 – RE: Change Order – Contract Bid #2025-MAR-001 – Elm Street Pier Repair/Replacement Project (w/accompanying resolution)
Residents of Kilburn Court have asked for 24-hour residential parking, and since enough of them signed the petition, the council’s considering making it official.
15. Action Item #6445/25 – RE: Ordinance Revision – 10.32.110. – Designated Residential Parking Streets – 24 Hours a Day – Kilburn Court (w/accompanying ordinance)
The city might team up with state agencies on a $150,000 grant to study ways to restore marsh habitat and improve public spaces at South Easton Pond. The goal is to manage flooding better and make the area more accessible.
16. Action Item #6446/25 – RE: Grant Agreement between the City & RIDEM, CRMC, and RIIB for Restoring Marsh Habitat and Public Green Spaces at South Easton Pond (w/accompanying resolution)
To streamline grant management across city departments, there’s a plan to subscribe to Amplifund/EUNA Solutions software for three years at $102,000.
17. Action Item #6447/25 – RE: Award of Contract – Sourcewell Master Price Agreement Contract RFP #060624 – Amplifund/EUNA Solutions – 3-Year Subscription – Grant Management Software (w/accompanying resolution)
The council will decide whether to keep working with Polimorphic AI. For $33,600, they’d continue providing AI-powered customer service through the city’s website and after-hours phone system.
18. Action Item #6448/25 – RE: Renewal of Contract – Polimorphic AI (w/accompanying resolution)
The council meeting, which is open to the public, will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall.
