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Shawnee officials present largely flat 2026 administration, city council budgets; transfers and ADA work drive variance
Summary
City staff outlined the 2026 proposed budgets for the administration and city council, emphasizing mostly flat operating figures year over year and flagging several one-time transfers and a possible costly web accessibility project tied to ADA guidance.
Council President Kurt Knappen, Ward 3, convened the meeting and City Manager Paul Kramer opened the discussion on the 2026 operating budget, saying the presentations would cover “administration, information technology, finance, and community development.”
Deputy City Manager Colin Duffy told the council the administration and city council budgets are “relatively flat” year over year but highlighted several areas that create variation in the totals: transfers between funds, one-time capital or emergency repairs, and a potential large expense to meet new accessibility guidelines. “Transfers are a big, item that you'll you'll see, when you see a change year over year,” Duffy said.
Why it matters: Though the base operating numbers stayed steady, the city is planning sizable one-time moves and reserves that shape the reported…
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