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Hanford council adopts two‑year budget and master fee schedule; delays new tournament fee decision
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved the city—s two‑year budget and related resolutions including the master fee schedule and Gann appropriation limit. Council also directed staff to withhold assessing youth sports field use fees while negotiating written agreements with partner leagues; a separate review of tournament rates will be scheduled.
Hanford City Council on Tuesday adopted a balanced two‑year city budget and the annual master fee schedule, and approved the Gann appropriations limit, after public hearings and staff presentation.
The council approved the fiscal year 2025–26 and 2026–27 budgets and a capital improvement program that staff said totals roughly $37.6 million in FY2025–26 and $44.3 million in FY2026–27. Council also adopted the master fee schedule and the annual appropriations (Gann) limit by roll‑call votes; each measure passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The budget and fee schedule set spending priorities, fund Measure H public‑safety hires and capital projects, and fix user fees and permit charges that affect residents, community groups and businesses.
Key votes and actions - Adoption of FY2025–26 and FY2026–27 biennial budget (Resolution 25‑29‑R): council voted 5–0 to adopt the two‑year…
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