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Findlay mayor, auditor outline 2026 operating budget and fund subsidies
Summary
City leaders presented the proposed 2026 operating budget, described the general fund as the primary operating account, and flagged required subsidies for restricted funds (streets, pool, airport, parking) and options to call or refinance debt to save money.
Findlay City officials presented the proposed 2026 operating budget during a multi‑hour public hearing, laying out where revenue will come from and how restricted funds will be supported.
Mayor (identified in the record as Mayor) opened the hearing saying, “We will be looking at the 2026 operating budget,” and reviewed key budget concepts: the general fund as the primary operating account, enterprise funds for water, sewer, the airport and parking, and a separate capital improvement fund funded by 20% of income tax revenue. The mayor also explained that departmental operating flexibility is necessary to let managers shift…
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