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Excelsior Springs council adopts FY 2026 budget, leaves pay raises for later review
Summary
The Excelsior Springs City Council on Sept. 15 adopted the FY 2026 budget and approved modest utility rate changes; staff said revenues fell 8% in 2025 and the city will revisit employee pay in six months.
The Excelsior Springs City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget on Sept. 15 after a presentation by City Manager Molly McGovern.
McGovern said the budget is a planning document aligned with council priorities and noted property values rose about 11% for 2025 while overall general fund revenues fell 8% in 2025. "I'm pleased to present the fiscal year 25 26 budget for your consideration," McGovern said during the presentation.
The budget includes no cost-of-living or merit pay increases at adoption; staff recommended reevaluating pay in six months to support retention and recruitment. The presentation highlighted several…
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