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Spring City council approves tentative budget, increases road funding
Summary
The council unanimously approved a tentative municipal budget that increases road spending, includes modest employee compensation increases, and retains space for further adjustments before a final adoption before July 1.
Spring City Council approved a tentative budget that the city will refine in coming weeks before adopting a final budget by the statutory deadline. The vote was unanimous.
City finance consultant Dave Oxman, who worked with council and staff on the plan, told the council the draft allocates modest increases for staff compensation to help retain employees and nearly doubles the road budget without raising taxes. Councilmembers added $20,000 to the capital improvement fund specifically for building maintenance, and staff said a $15,000 cushion is available to cover a potential loan payment if the city proceeds with fire station financing.
Council discussion also flagged two near-term capital requirements not yet fully funded in the draft. First, additional equipment the fire department says it needs has not been included and would require further budget discussions. Second, the city will be required to pay 25% of the cost to replace the "Penn Stock Line" hydro transmission as part of a flood-prevention grant project; staff estimated the city's 25% share at about $200,000.
Councilmember Ken moved to approve the tentative budget and Councilmember Paul seconded. The motion carried unanimously; the council scheduled future opportunities for public input before adopting a final budget before July 1.
