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Riley County sets September hearing on exceeding revenue-neutral rate, approves 2.7% COLA and benefit district notices
Summary
Commissioners set a public hearing for Sept. 4 to consider exceeding the revenue-neutral rate, approved a 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment as proposed in preliminary budget discussions, and filed notices for several benefit districts; Riley County treasurer presented June revenue and fund balances.
Riley County commissioners on July 17 set a public hearing for Sept. 4 to consider an intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate for the county’s 2026 budget, approved a preliminary 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) proposal for county staff, and signed indications for multiple benefit districts that do not exceed the revenue‑neutral threshold.
Shyla Hager, Riley County treasurer, presented June revenue figures before the budget motions: the general fund balance at the end of June was $15,639,003.41 and the county’s total fund balance was $81,703,585.61. She reported year‑to‑date interest income for the…
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