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Milton unveils FY2026 proposed budget with pay adjustments, new positions and $8.7M PAYGO plan
Summary
City staff presented the proposed fiscal 2026 budget at a Sept. 8 public hearing, outlining a $49.78 million general-fund revenue forecast, a 4.1% market salary adjustment, requests to add several positions including two school liaison officers, and a pay-as-you-go capital program that would require an $8.72 million transfer.
Milton City Council held the first of two public hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget during a special called meeting on Monday, Sept. 8. Staff presented high-level projections, personnel requests and capital funding plans that will return for final adoption following a second hearing and vote planned for Sept. 15.
The consolidated citywide budget—including all funds—was presented at roughly $64,000,000. Staff said the general-fund revenue forecast for FY2026 is $49,782,134, an ongoing revenue increase of about $1.58 million (3.3%) over the amended FY2025 budget. “The overall revenue forecast equals $49,782,134 with ongoing revenues increasing by $1,580,000 or 3.3%,” Steve told council.
Major items in the proposed FY2026 budget included: - A requested 4.1%…
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