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Augusta council adopts revised 2026 budget, trims reserve to limit mill levy increase
Summary
The Augusta City Council approved a revised 2026 budget on Sept. 15, 2025, cutting the general fund reserve from $950,000 to $750,000 to reduce the estimated mill levy from about 60.505 to 58.227; staff and public speakers debated possible cuts to contractual line items and revenue options before the unanimous vote.
The Augusta City Council voted unanimously Sept. 15 to adopt a revised 2026 budget that preserves requested officer positions while reducing the city's cash reserve from $950,000 to $750,000 to lower property tax dollars.
Council adopted the budget after staff described earlier hearings and the changes to the budget certificate, noting the revision reduces the estimated mill levy from roughly 60.505 to about 58.227. City staff provided a median homeowner example based on 2023 census figures: a median home value of $162,000 (taxable value $18,653) would see an estimated increase of about $2.75 per month, or $33 per year, under the revised figures presented to council.
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