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Becker County adopts 2026 budget, approves county road projects and key resolutions
Summary
The county board adopted the 2026 budget and position allocations, approved a 3.5% COLA for commissioners, authorized transportation sales‑tax road projects (~$3.1M), adopted a five‑year construction plan (~$12M total program), amended and approved a Westlake Drive cooperative agreement (~$6.3M project, with boat‑launch cost removed), and approved an option/lease for a cell tower conditioned on planning and zoning approval.
Becker County commissioners adopted the 2026 budget and approved a package of resolutions covering commissioner compensation, road projects, intergovernmental agreements and human‑services contracts.
Finance director presented Resolution 12‑25‑2A to adopt the 2026 budget (revenues, expenditures, levy and EDA levy) along with Exhibit B (position allocations) and Exhibit C (detailed line‑item budget). After brief discussion and a request to allow finance to finalize minor year‑end fund balances, the board voted to adopt the budget as presented.
Commissioners approved Resolution 2C, setting commissioner salary and per diem policy for 2026 and recommending a 3.5% cost‑of‑living increase consistent with…
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