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Wildwood budget review flags stagnant revenues, police contract increase and staff shortages
Summary
City Administrator Lee told the committee the draft 2026 operating budget included a net operating revenue increase of about $59,500 but faces pressure from a higher police contract and long-term declines in several revenue sources.
City Administrator Lee told the Administration and Public Works Committee on Oct. 14 that the draft 2026 operating budget showed a modest net increase in operating revenue of roughly $59,500 but identified structural pressures that could require service changes or the use of reserves. Lee cited multiyear declines in telephone and cable franchise revenues and an expected police contract increase that will raise public-safety costs.
"We're only expecting to see a net increase in revenue for the operating about $59,500," Lee said during the…
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