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Bellefonte council tentatively approves 2026 budget after debate over mower funding and capital placeholders
Summary
Council voted unanimously to approve the tentative 2026 budget, which will be advertised for public inspection; discussion centered on use of a bulk‑water fund, whether a $49,500 boom mower should be bought now or pursued through a future 902 grant, and reductions to a road‑survey placeholder.
Bellefonte Borough Council voted unanimously to approve a tentative 2026 budget on a roll‑call vote and directed staff to advertise the document and make it available for public inspection by Dec. 5, with a public hearing and final adoption scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025.
Finance Director Lori McGowan told council that about half of bulk water sales—roughly $120,000—go into a designated fund used for grant matches, waterfront loan payments and for the Water Street property where Pelican's is located. She listed planned charges to that fund, including the 902 compost‑facility grant, a flashing beacon ($4,000 in…
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