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Auburn presents revised budget outlook; officials propose limited rate changes and $500,000 fund‑balance use
Summary
City staff presented a revised preliminary budget showing a reduced gap from earlier estimates and proposed a $500,000 use of fund balance, a recommended 2% sewer rate increase and no water‑rate increase pending a wholesale rate study. Solid waste, energy costs and a pending tipping‑fee bid remain budget uncertainties.
City staff presented the city’s updated preliminary budget to the Auburn City Council on May 8, outlining smaller-than‑initial gaps after revenue and expenditure adjustments and proposing limited use of reserves while asking departments to seek additional savings.
Budget director (presenter identified in the meeting as Miss Leeson) described the multi‑week process and listed key figures: an initial budget gap of about $8.54 million was narrowed to roughly $2.8 million through revenue adjustments and departmental expenditure reductions. Leeson recommended using $500,000 of fund balance…
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