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Saint Helena adopts biennial budget; council directs city manager to revise chamber welcome-center agreement
Summary
City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 and 2026-27 biennial budget on June 10 and directed the city manager to return with an amendment to the Chamber of Commerce contract reflecting council guidance on funding for the city welcome center; the council also discussed pensions, reserves and other budget pressures.
The City Council on June 10 adopted the Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 biennial budget and directed the city manager to return with a revised contract for the Saint Helena Chamber of Commerce and the city's welcome center to reflect council direction on funding levels.
City Manager Justin Camillo and Director of Administrative Services (acting) presented updated budget figures and a series of adjustments since the council's budget review on May 13. Staff said the city faces structural pressures including rising pension obligations and other fixed costs. The presentation noted a near-term fiscal gap and $1.9 million in budget reductions made since the draft, and that the city would use approximately $1.4 million from reserves to balance FY 2025-26. Staff said the water and wastewater funds remain solvent but that debt coverage and reserve targets are being monitored.
Camillo described personnel and…
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