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Hot Springs council trims and reprioritizes 2026 budget lines; several capital projects pushed or restructured
Summary
During a multi‑hour workshop councilors reviewed line items across general and enterprise funds, cutting or delaying some maintenance budgets, reclassifying road repair dollars into a capital fund, and leaving several large projects tracked in funds while moving the detailed planning or construction to later stages.
Council and finance staff conducted a line‑by‑line review of proposed 2026 general, special and enterprise funds. Key adjustments and notes included:
- Street lighting repairs reduced from $12,000 to $2,000 on the assumption insurance or contingency will cover occasional pole replacements. - $100,000 in road repair funding was moved from the general fund into the 2‑0‑12 capital fund to better match historical treatment of major projects and fund purpose. - Cemetery,…
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