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Washington Terrace previews FY2026 tentative budget, flags 4% utility base increase and law-enforcement cost rise
Summary
At its April 1 meeting, Washington Terrace leaders reviewed the fiscal year 2026 tentative budget and highlighted priorities including a proposed 4% increase to the utility base rate, an 8% rise in the sheriff contract, and continued work on Romer Park Phase 3.
At its April 1 City Council meeting, Washington Terrace city staff presented the city’s fiscal year 2026 tentative budget and a draft fiscal plan through 2027–2030, outlining priorities that include a proposed 4% increase to the utility base rate and an expected 8% rise in the sheriff contract.
City staff emphasized capital and operational priorities central to the draft budget, including finishing Romer Park Pickleball Complex Phase 3 and maintaining service levels across public works, parks, courts and utilities. City administrative staff noted the city secured $500,000 in grant funding to help supplement what the presentation described as about $470,000 in local spending toward the Romer Park project.
Tom (staff member, City administration) said law enforcement costs are…
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