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Belgrade council accepts preliminary FY2026 operating budget with 5% salary increase
Summary
The Belgrade City Council unanimously accepted a preliminary FY2026 operating budget that includes a 5% general salary increase, a new public works superintendent position with a truck, and revenue estimates tied to a projected 6% rise in taxable value.
The Belgrade City Council voted unanimously to accept a preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2026 after a public hearing and staff presentation. Charity, the city finance staff member who presented the plan, said the proposal covers required operations, adds a public works superintendent position and a vehicle, and “includes a salary increase of 5% unless otherwise contracted.”
Charity told the council the revenue estimate is based on a 6% increase in taxable value and a 2.11% inflation adjustment and “would be an additional $149,000 worth of revenue.” She said the calculated change…
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