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Raytown board adopts FY2026 budget with adjustments for ending ARPA funds

Raytown Board of Aldermen · October 7, 2025
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The Raytown Board of Aldermen on Oct. 7 approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, adopting several line‑item adjustments — including small increases to audit and banking fees, money for ADA website compliance and a $45,000 lobbyist allocation — and noting the budget reflects the end of one‑time ARPA funding.

The Raytown Board of Aldermen on Oct. 7 adopted the city's fiscal year 2026 budget after a staff presentation outlining several updates and a projected shortfall tied to the end of one‑time federal pandemic funds.

Miss Seager, a city staff member who presented the plan, told the board the printed budget book did not reflect five changes: a $1,000 increase for audit fees; $1,500 added to capital sales banking fees; $5,000 for ADA website compliance; a $45,000 lobbyist fee; and a $145,822 personnel adjustment to correct overtime accounting…

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