Forest Heights amends FY26 budget after $1.8M windfall from camera programs
The council amended the FY26 general fund to recognize $1.8 million in red-light and speed camera revenue, allocate vendor fees (~$653,000 speed; ~$40,162 red light), and transfer the remainder to fund balance for future budgets; vote 6–yes, 1 abstention.
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Forest Heights adopted Resolution 55-26 to amend the fiscal year 2026 general fund after an unexpected increase in red-light and speed camera revenues. Finance staff reported an $1,800,000 adjustment to revenue, vendor fees of roughly $653,000 for speed-camera administration and $40,162.08 for red-light fees, and a transfer of the remaining balance into fund balance for future budgets. The clerk recorded 6 yes votes and one abstention (Council member McDonald).
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