Defiance council adopts 2026 budget, adds $400,000 for street capital
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Summary
The Defiance City Council on Dec. 9 adopted an ordinance appropriating funds for 2026 operations, including a $400,000 increase to capital for street work. Council suspended the rules to move the measure forward and approved it by roll call/voice vote.
The Defiance City Council voted Dec. 9 to adopt its 2026 appropriations ordinance covering Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026, approving an additional $400,000 in capital funding earmarked for street repairs.
City staff presented the ordinance on first reading and noted that the only substantive change since last week's presentation was the $400,000 increase to the capital budget for street work. After brief discussion, a council member moved to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance; the motion passed on the council’s roll-call/voice votes.
Council members offered no further amendments during the meeting. The ordinance will govern the city’s spending authorizations for general operations and capital projects in 2026. No procedural or legal objections were raised during the session.
