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Belton council advances FY 2026 budget in first reading; staff outlines raises, water projects and rental-inspection revenue
Summary
Council approved the first reading of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Staff highlighted a 5% total employee increase (2.5% COLA and 2.5% merit), several capital water projects totaling $6 million, $50,000 estimated rental-inspection revenue and program changes reallocating personnel costs across funds.
The Belton City Council approved the first reading of the fiscal year 2026 budget, advancing an appropriation ordinance that staff said contains a mix of personnel increases, utility capital spending and revenue adjustments.
City staff summarized the key assumptions for the FY 2026 budget: a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) plus a 2.5% merit pool for employees (5% total), an estimated 12–15% increase in health insurance premiums, an approximate 5% increase in water costs from Kansas City, an estimated 5% sales tax growth and a 15%…
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