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Council extends current budget into FY25–26 and approves 2.5% cost-of-living raise
Summary
The council adopted a continuing budget resolution to carry FY24–25 spending into FY25–26 until the new council adopts a budget and approved a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment to employee pay beginning Oct. 1, 2025; Mayor Michael M. McMillan abstained from the COLA vote citing lack of budget totals.
The Spanish Fort City Council adopted a continuing budget resolution (15 57 2025) to extend fiscal year 2024–25 budget levels into fiscal year 2025–26 until the incoming council and mayor complete the new budget process.
Councilmembers said the extension allows the new administration, which takes office Nov. 1, to set…
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