The Warrensburg City Council meeting on September 8, 2025, focused on key financial decisions impacting the community, including proposed surcharges and the annual operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

During the meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss an ordinance setting surcharges for fiscal year 2026. The council highlighted that a study conducted in 2022 recommended a 3% inflationary rate increase. This increase will raise the base rate for residential customers by 50 cents, bringing it to $17.16. The same 3% increase will apply to all commercial base rates and volume charges. If adopted, the new rates will take effect on October 1, 2025, with the first bills reflecting this increase scheduled to be sent out on November 13, 2025. Residents will be notified of the upcoming changes through notes included in their September and October bills.

Following the public hearing, the council moved to the second reading of an ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. City Manager Mike Sprigg noted that this budget is the result of extensive collaboration and strategic planning. While there were no significant financial changes since the last meeting, some minor editorial corrections will be made to the document. The council also addressed specific inquiries regarding the completion of the Hawthorne Park fencing project, confirming that the design phase is set to be completed by December, with construction bids to follow in the spring.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to maintaining transparency and engaging with residents on financial matters that affect the community. The next steps include finalizing the budget and implementing the new surcharge rates as planned.