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City outlines FY2026 budget priorities, capital projects and staffing additions
Summary
City administrators presented a FY2026 budget summary emphasizing infrastructure and public-safety investments, two new staff positions (HR and communications), planned water and wastewater projects and $31.9 million in projected revenues including roughly $8 million in federal grants.
City Administrator Sheila (recorded presentation played for the board) presented a summary of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, describing priorities, new positions and planned capital projects to support Kearney’s growth.
The proposed budget, developed to align with the mayor and board’s priorities, includes investments in infrastructure, public safety, parks and employee development. The summary identifies funding for design and construction planning for multiple transportation and pedestrian projects — including the Mack Porter Park connector shared-use path, the Connected Kearney Plan, and design work on the Nineteenth…
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