Minneapolis file 2026-01218, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-29.
Latest action: Scheduled by City Council
Departments must stay within their yearly budgets City departments will no longer be able to sign contracts worth $5,000 to $175,000 after they've spent all their annual budget money, forcing them to request new funds or delay purchases.
Slows project work when budgets run tight Services that depend on mid-year contracts, like repairs, supplies, or consulting work, may face delays if a department exhausts its budget before the fiscal year ends.
Does not stop emergency or smaller contracts Departments can still sign contracts under $5,000 or over $175,000 even when over budget, so the rule blocks only mid-sized spending and may not fully prevent overspending.
Passage of Resolution rescinding contracting authority in Resolution 2022R-291 to enter into procurement contracts of greater than $5,000 and less than or equal to $175,000 when a department has exceeded its annual budgeted appropriations.
Read the official record for 2026-01218
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