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Committee reviews draft FY26 operating budget; flags $833,000 shortfall and paving priorities
Summary
Committee staff presented the draft FY26 operating budget showing a projected $833,000 shortfall, 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a 15% increase in health benefits; paving allocations and possible hotel-motel transfers for golf clubhouse repair were discussed.
City staff briefed the Public Works Committee on the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget during the April 22 meeting. The draft operating budget, as presented, showed an approximate $833,000 shortfall and includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for employees and a 15% assumed increase in health benefits.
Staff said departments were asked to limit nonessential increases to 1% and that step increases and a 2% COLA are included in the draft. The…
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