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City manager unveils $735 million proposed FY26 budget; staff urge cautious posture amid economic uncertainty
Summary
City Manager Joel presented a $735 million proposed FY26 fiscal plan that would fund city operations, restore a 5% capital set‑aside, add 22 positions citywide and preserve fiscal stability amid economic uncertainty.
City Manager Joel presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget — a $735 million fiscal plan that includes approximately $196 million in general fund appropriations — and described a conservative approach focused on maintaining essential services while advancing capital projects and workforce priorities.
Key budget elements presented by the manager and interim CFO Scott Sanden included:
- Total gross appropriations: approximately $735,000,000 (includes intra‑fund transfers and internal service charges). General fund appropriation: about $196,000,000. - Proposed staffing: 22 new permanent positions across funds (10 in the general fund, roughly $1.0 million incremental cost for FY26), and 12 positions for enterprise…
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