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Fruita staff present 2026 budget highlights: community center upgrades, parks events and police staffing requests
Summary
City staff previewed the 2026 budget including community center capital and technology upgrades, parks and events planning (including 1,5250 celebration options), police requests to reclassify an evidence technician to full time and three vehicle replacements, and HR benefit changes.
Fruita — City department heads presented highlights of the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, focusing on community center upgrades, parks and events, public safety staffing and personnel‑cost pressures.
Mark Mancuso reviewed the community center’s operating trends and capital needs, listing proposed equipment and facility upgrades including a set of digital locks, audio improvements and resurfacing work for the indoor pool. He noted the operating budget shows roughly $4.0 million in revenue and $4.1 million in expenses with capital…
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