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Shelton finance director reports $6.7 million estimated fund balance; insurance costs drive reserve use
Summary
Finance director reported an estimated Nov. ending general fund balance of about $6.7 million, noted 20% reserved policy, and warned ongoing expenses exceed ongoing revenue; councilors questioned rising insurance costs.
Shelton's finance director reported that an estimated fund balance for the general fund is just over $6.7 million and reminded the council that city policy reserves 20% of that balance.
Finance director Mr. Gibbons told the council the remaining unreserved balance will be needed to balance the 2025 budget. "Our ongoing revenue did not meet our ongoing expenses," he said, adding that the city used a portion of fund balance to smooth cash flow between property tax collection periods and to cover a large accounts‑payable batch in January that included liability insurance payments.
Why it matters: the report frames near‑term budget…
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