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City manager outlines $172,000 shortfall; water-rate proposals, lead-line replacement and parks staffing remain unresolved
Summary
City manager Finley told the Llano City Council on June 26 that the combined general and utility funds show roughly a $172,000 shortfall and that proposed water-rate changes, mandatory lead/copper line replacements and parks staffing are key unresolved items.
City manager Finley told the Llano City Council on June 26 that the city’s operating picture for FY2025–26 shows a $172,000 deficit when combining the general fund and utility fund, and that the utility fund currently shows a small surplus.
Finley said the operating shortfall takes into account existing expenses including debt service and multiple capital needs. “Between general fund and utility fund … this represents the latest version which we work from is a starting point of a $192,000 deficit in our general fund. Utility fund is a surplus of about 20,” Finley said in his presentation, characterizing the combined position as a roughly $172,000 deficit. He later listed several capital projects and program costs included in those figures.
Finley identified major budget drivers. He told council…
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