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Fountain Hills staff presents FY26 draft budget; contingency and expenditure‑limitation figures highlighted

2906772 · April 9, 2025
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Summary

Town finance staff walked council through a $50.37 million proposed FY26 budget, noting a $1.23 million general‑fund contingency, projected $26.05 million general‑fund revenue, and planned capital spending increases driven by street projects.

Town finance staff presented the town’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget during a work session, describing revenue projections, the town’s approach to the state expenditure limitation, and proposed capital and operating supplements.

Paul, the town’s finance director, said the draft budget book totals $50,370,000 across all funds, with an estimated general‑fund revenue total of $26,050,000 and department expenditures of about $24,820,000, leaving a general‑fund contingency of roughly $1,230,000. “The contingency is our wiggle room. That’s what we have if something goes wrong,”…

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