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City staff updates Missoula council on FY26 budget; public hearing continued to Aug. 18
Summary
Chief administrative officer Dale Bickel presented updated FY26 budget details including taxable value impacts, revised revenue estimates, allocations for wages and public safety, and project highlights. The council kept the FY26 public hearing open for further amendments and scheduled final action for Aug. 18.
Missoula city staff presented updated information on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, and the council left the FY26 public hearing open for additional amendments and final action on Aug. 18.
Dale Bickel, the city’s chief administrative officer, summarized changes since the previous hearing Aug. 4 and highlighted new taxable-value information from the state. Bickel said the mayor’s proposed budget emphasizes financial stability, investments in housing-focused operations and core services, and a cost-of-living approach to compensation. “This mayor’s budget brings a commitment to financial stability, responsible investment, and responsive public service,” Bickel said.
Key figures Bickel presented included a proposed general fund expense budget of about $88.1 million, a total tax-supported budget of roughly $121 million, and an all-funds operating budget near $200 million. The city’s general-fund reserve target is 7% of ongoing…
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