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Council adopts mid‑biennial budget amendment that funds public safety, EIS work and capital items
Summary
Oak Harbor City Council on Nov. 5 adopted Ordinance 2030, a mid‑biennial budget amendment that funds public safety staffing and equipment, a regional training-facility purchase, software and capital projects, and an environmental impact statement tied to the comprehensive plan.
Finance Manager Chaz Webster presented Ordinance 2030, the City’s mid‑biennial budget amendment number 2 for the 2025–26 biennium, during a Nov. 5 public hearing. Webster said the amendment is a “true up” of previously approved council actions, year‑to‑date grants, and new requests; the amendment contains 31 line items spanning 2025 and 2026 adjustments.
Key items described in the presentation included:
- $2,785,400: Council‑authorized expenditure for the purchase of the Regional Public Safety Training Facility (funding sources listed included State Local and Community Projects, opioid settlement funds, training commission funds, payroll savings, stabilization reserve and fund balance).
- Fire/public safety staffing: $617,900 in 2026…
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