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Orange council adopts FY26 budget, trims CIP and delays select projects
Summary
City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget after discussions on deficit mitigation and project prioritization; members removed a $650,000 Metrolink fence project and included $31.3 million in reductions while maintaining public-safety priorities.
The City of Orange City Council on an evening meeting adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget and five-year capital improvement program after debate over priorities and several amendments.
City finance staff presented a proposed $280.1 million citywide spending plan and projected revenues of about $253.5 million across all funds, leaving a general-fund operating deficit of roughly $2.6 million for FY26. Staff said the package includes $31.3 million in budget-reduction measures, including $17.3 million in general-fund reductions achieved…
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