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Warr Acres presents draft 2026 budget; council approves planning-commission reappointments and event funding

Warr Acres City Council · November 19, 2025

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Summary

Finance staff presented the draft 2026 budget and CIP; council set a Dec. 11 public hearing. The council also approved reappointments to the planning commission and economic-development consent items including business donations for the tree-lighting event.

City finance staff presented a draft 2026 budget on Nov. 18 and outlined the capital-improvement projects and remaining items to finalize (including ARPA allocations). Staff said tax revenue has come in higher than predicted and sanitation fees helped the city’s position, but the overall budget remains tight and requires council review before the Dec. 11 public hearing.

The presentation included a summary of revenue and key assumptions, with staff urging councilmembers to examine line items and suggest changes before the public hearing. The mayor and finance staff noted that some line items are estimates and that department heads had worked to control spending over the past two years.

Appointments and event approvals: The council approved reappointments to the planning commission — Joseph Schiff (Ward 1), Patrick Corey (Ward 2) and Derek Plumtree (Ward 4). The Economic Development Authority meeting approved consent items including a $500 donation from First Fidelity Bank to help fund the city’s Christmas tree lighting. Council also approved entertainment and logistical support for the Nov. 29 tree-lighting event.

What’s next: The council set Dec. 11, 2025, as the public hearing date for the budget. Staff will circulate the full budget document electronically for council review and will finalize ARPA and other outstanding items prior to the hearing.