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Columbia Falls council adopts FY26 budget, sets mill levies and approves special assessments
Summary
The Columbia Falls City Council approved three resolutions Thursday evening adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget, setting mill levies and levying special assessments for SID 26 after a manager presentation that highlighted a $435,428 increase in appropriations and funding pressures in water and street funds.
The Columbia Falls City Council on Thursday adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget, approved the city’s mill levy schedule and levied special assessments for a local special improvement district.
City Manager Eric Hanks presented the final FY26 budget and the public hearing in which the council considered three resolutions: Resolution 19 50 to levy special assessments for street and lighting in SID 26; Resolution 19 51 to set and adopt mill levies; and Resolution 19 52 to adopt the FY26 budget and appropriations. Hanks told the council the mill levy schedule totals 148.44 mills and highlighted a $435,428 increase in general fund…
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