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Council hears plan to increase reserves with $1.19 million in general-fund reductions; hiring freeze remains
Summary
City staff presented recommendations to reduce the adopted FY25–26 general‑fund budget by $1,194,832 to raise the unassigned fund balance from about 7.03% to 8.39%; changes focus on non‑public‑safety and non‑utility departments and rely on a hiring freeze and operational reductions.
City staff briefed the council on a staff‑recommended package of budget reductions intended to increase the unassigned fund balance in the general fund. The presentation said the proposed changes would reduce the adopted FY2025–26 general‑fund budget by $1,194,832 and raise the unassigned fund balance from 7.03% to 8.39%.
Staff explained the reductions affect 34 departments or functions funded, in whole or part, by the general fund; fully funded…
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