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Council reviews multiple budget and appropriation ordinances on first reading
Summary
On Dec. 2 the council introduced several budget ordinances for first reading, including proposed transfers from the income tax fund ($60,000 to general fund and $60,000 to capital improvements), an amendment to appropriations, a proposed transfer up to $142,000 (including $100,000 to the sewer fund), and temporary appropriations for Q1 2026.
During new business the council introduced a set of budget ordinances for first reading. Key items included:
• Ordinance 25O3316 (first reading) would amend a prior ordinance to decrease transfers from the income tax fund by $60,000 to the general fund and $60,000 to the capital improvement fund to cover current expenses.
• Ordinance 25O3317 (first reading) proposed amendments to Appropriation Ordinance 25O3279 to add or reduce certain funds for payment of current expenses.
• Ordinance 25O3318 (first reading) would authorize transferring up to $142,000 from the general fund: $100,000 to the sewer fund and $42,000 to other uses for payment of current expenses. During discussion, Manager Lance noted the transfer is precautionary based on year‑end projections and staff hope not to use the full amount; he said council will revisit the matter in the spring.
• Ordinance 25O3319 (first reading) would establish temporary appropriations for the first three months of 2026 (ending March 31, 2026).
All four ordinances were moved and seconded for first reading; council members cast roll‑call confirmations to record the readings. No final votes on these ordinances were taken; they will return to a future meeting for further discussion or adoption.
