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Commission hears $14 million proposed general fund, seven new staff positions and millage details
Summary
City staff presented a proposed 2026 general fund budget of just under $14 million, outlined seven proposed new positions to keep up with development and the NCS agreement, and reviewed millage, taxable value growth and reserve use.
City staff told the commission the proposed 2026 general fund budget is just shy of $14 million, up from a current-year figure staff identified as $12.5 million and current-year expenses of about $13.2 million after one-time reserve spending. Staff attributed the revenue increase mainly to higher ad valorem tax collections, increased building permit activity and new solid-waste rates taking effect Oct. 1, and noted grant revenue and a fire assessment increase also contribute to the larger budget. Dallas, the city presenter, summarized personnel changes and said the budget includes an up-to-4% merit pool tied to performance evaluations plus a 2% cost-of-living increase for all employees. He also said health-insurance renewal came in…
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