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Centerville presents tentative FY2026 budget; council questions merit pay metrics and revenue assumptions
Summary
City staff presented a tentative FY2026 budget that includes a proposed 2.5% COLA and a 2% merit pool, estimated insurance-cost increases, and no recommended property-tax increase; the public hearing was opened.
Nate (city staff) presented Centerville’s tentative fiscal-year 2026 budget during a public hearing, describing it as a balanced proposal that preserves service levels while moving to address employee compensation, fleet and equipment replacement, and infrastructure maintenance. "Our proposed budget...reflects a balanced budget that shows significant progress towards funding key services provided by the city, including public safety, parks, transportation, culinary water, and drainage," Nate said.
Key items in the presentation: staff proposed a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to match the December‑to‑December CPI and a 2%…
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