HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-EO-1 EO Implementing Cost-Cutting Measures OFFICE OF THE MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
STATE OF INDIANA
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-EO-1
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPLEMENTING COST-CUTTING MEASURES
IN RESPONSE TO EXPECTED FINANCIAL STRAIN
CREATED BY REDUCTION OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE
WHEREAS,the City of Jeffersonville is committed to responsible fiscal management and
ensuring the efficient allocation of municipal resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jeffersonville derives most of its funding from property tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS, Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1)went into effect whereby among other things,
significantly reduces the amount of property tax revenue for the City of Jeffersonville; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jeffersonville is expected to lose approximately$5,716,860.00 in
property tax revenue over the next three years as result of SEA 1; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-4-4-3 states the Mayor of the City of Jeffersonville has the statutory
authority to exercise the executive powers on behalf of the City and its departments; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to implement pro-active cost-cutting measures in response to
the expected reduction in property tax revenue caused by SEA 1; and
WHEREAS, cost-cutting measures set forth below are intended to limit and reduce
expenditures to protect the City of Jeffersonville's financial sustainability; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED by the Mayor of Jeffersonville that effective
immediately all City Departments and employees shall adhere to the following restrictions:
(A) All hiring for new and/or vacant positions in city departments and offices shall be
suspended unless the Board of Public Works and Safety deems the position essential
and critical to the city's operations.
(B) All capital expenditures in excess of $5,000.00 shall have prior approval by the
Board of Public Works and Safety;
(C) All work-related travel expenditures shall have prior approval by the Board of
Public Works and Safety; and
(D) All over-time for civilian employees shall have prior approval by the Mayor and
the Controller.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that provisions of any Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the City in direct conflict with the aforementioned restrictions shall take precedence.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order shall continue until December 31, 2026 or
terminated by the Mayor, whichever occurs first.
SO ORDERED on this 1st day of January 2026.
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Mayor Mike Moore
ATTEST:
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Lisa Gill, Clerk