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Stayton finance director reports 55% of annual budget spent through third quarter; contingency moved to cover facility costs

5771002 · May 20, 2025
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City Finance Director James Brand told the council the city has spent 55% of its budget through nine months, highlighted overspending at the community center and pool due largely to personnel and a kitchen remodel, and said staff will move $23,000 from contingency into operating lines.

James Brand, Stayton’s finance director, presented the third‑quarter financial update to the council on May 19, saying the city has spent about 55% of its budget nine months into the fiscal year and that staff will move contingency funds to cover identified shortfalls.

“This analysis is sharing some of the same philosophies that we’ve been talking about. We’re budgeting for possibilities, but we’re realizing realities,” Brand told the council, and…

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