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Caldwell adopts $181.5 million FY2026 budget, uses $32 million in reserves for capital projects
Summary
The Caldwell City Council on Aug. 18 approved the fiscal 2026 budget that sets $181,484,248 in expenditures, relies on roughly $32 million in fund balance for one‑time projects and adds 10 full‑time positions. The measure passed 5–1.
The Caldwell City Council adopted the city’s fiscal 2026 budget on Aug. 18, approving a $181,484,248 spending plan that relies on about $32 million in one‑time use of fund balance to cover capital projects and special expenses.
Finance Director Raylan presented the spending plan to the council, telling members total revenues for the budget are about $148 million with use of fund balance of roughly $32 million. Raylan said the package funds street and parks improvements, upgrades at the Caldwell Executive Airport, five traffic signals, investments in police technology including a real‑time crime center…
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