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Council holds public hearing on FY2025–26 budget including 3.26¢ tax‑rate increase and pay plan changes
Summary
City staff presented a proposed $256.1 million fiscal 2025–26 budget that includes a 3% hybrid pay increase, a 3.26¢ property tax‑rate increase, and initial steps toward a fourth shift for the fire department. The council opened the public hearing and heard comments from police, fire and community groups; the budget vote is scheduled for June 10.
City staff presented an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget at a May 27 public hearing, outlining a $256.1 million spending plan that includes a 3.26¢ property tax‑rate increase, a 3% hybrid compensation adjustment and proposals related to public safety pay and staffing.
Budget staff said the proposal uses $5 million in identified savings measures, one‑time revenue sources including an award from the FEMA Community Disaster Loan program, and transfers from internal fund balances to reduce the required tax‑rate increase from an earlier projection of 6.3¢ to the proposed 3.26¢. Finance Director Tony McDowell and budget presenter Lindsay Spangler…
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