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Oxford council advances supplemental budget and earmarks $2.8 million for wastewater solar array
Summary
On second reading the council adopted a supplemental budget ordinance and discussed a $2.8 million wastewater-treatment-plant solar array funded with $1.8 million from the general fund and $1 million from capacity benefit (CBC) funds; staff said it will seek a 30% investment tax credit and return with a contract authorization at the next meeting.
Oxford — The City Council adopted a supplemental budget ordinance on second reading and discussed planned capital transfers that include a $2.8 million appropriation for a solar array at the wastewater treatment plant.
Heidi, the finance director, said the city will transfer excess revenue and underspent budgeted expenses into capital projects for 2026 and that hotel-tax receipts exceeded estimates, with some excess already moved to the economic development fund. "These adjustments include our annual year end transfers to the capital funds to help the projects in 2026," Heidi said when the first reading of supplemental appropriation ordinance number 9 was introduced.
During the council's announcement and discussion period City Manager described the solar project…
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