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Council approves FY26 budget amendment that funds natatorium completion and capital items
Summary
The council approved a fiscal‑year 2026 budget amendment that increases revenue and expenditures to finish the natatorium project and cover capital items including a fire pumper/tanker, pool rehab and housing trust funding.
The Oskaloosa City Council approved a fiscal‑year 2026 budget amendment on Aug. 18 that adjusts revenues and expenditures to accommodate an updated slate of projects and grants, including completion work on the city’s natatorium project.
Key numbers: staff reported total revenue would be amended to $57,657,000 (an increase of $5,757,499) and total expenditures to $57,579,875 (an increase of $7,481,837). Notable items listed in the amendment include $730,000 for a fire pumper/tanker, $250,000 for the Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund loan (Jefferson Lots Project), $250,000 for Edmondson Pool rehabilitation, and approximately $6,998,679 to complete the natatorium (staff report, SEG 2136–2161).
Public question and staff response: at the public hearing one council member asked for clarification on the natatorium amount; staff cautioned about pending litigation relating to the project but said the amendment covers funds to push the project across the finish line with an anticipated August 2026 completion date (presentation, SEG 2188–2212).
Outcome: the council moved, seconded and approved the budget amendment by roll call.
Why it matters: the amendment allows the city to fund multiple capital projects during FY26 and formalizes transfers and contributions needed to complete the natatorium and other capital work. Staff emphasized that some of the funding paths involve transfers and are not direct new tax levies.
Next steps: projects listed in the amendment will proceed under staff direction; the natatorium construction manager reported mobilization and work under way on site and expects further monthly updates to council.
