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Belgrade sets June 16 hearing on preliminary FY2026 operating budget; staff outline salary increases and fund transfers
Summary
Council set a June 16 public hearing on the preliminary FY2026 operating budget after staff outlined a 5% salary increase for non‑contract employees, revisions to how library transfers are shown, and planning‑fund revenue shortfalls that staff will investigate.
Belgrade city council voted unanimously to set a public hearing for June 16 to consider adoption of the preliminary fiscal year 2026 operating budget after a staff presentation detailed proposed operating changes and revenue estimates.
Finance staff told the council the preliminary budget covers operating expenses only — no new capital projects except a vehicle for a recently added public works superintendent — and includes a 5% salary increase for employees who are not under contract or directors. The presentation used a 6% estimate for increased taxable value and a 2.11% inflation adjustment; the finance director said the estimate…
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