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Denver regional board approves FY2026 budget after staff outlines near-doubling in federal grants
Summary
The Denver Regional Council of Governments board approved a fiscal year 2026 budget that grows to about $103 million, driven primarily by a large federal building decarbonization grant. Staff said member dues remain flat and the organization plans a 4% merit pool increase and additional grant-funded hires.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments board on Wednesday approved the council's fiscal year 2026 budget after a presentation from Jenny Hunnings, Director of Administration and Finance, who said federal grant awards had substantially increased the agency's size.
Jenny Hunnings, Director of Administration and Finance for the Denver Regional Council of Governments, told the board the council's revenue is "approaching $103,000,000," and that the change is driven largely by a building decarbonization grant and other federal awards. She said the agency will "remain budget neutral" in the coming year, keeping an ending fund balance of about $13.5 million.
Hunnings told directors the budget process began in February, went through the…
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