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Council approves $5.68 million FY26 budget amendment amid debate over school land purchase
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance appropriating $5,675,774 to amend the FY26 budget, covering $4,134,679 in encumbrances and $1,541,095 in grants and other uses. Members debated separating a $495,000 school land acquisition before a joint session; council approved the amendment by voice vote (reported 3–1).
The Waynesboro City Council held a public hearing and voted to adopt an ordinance appropriating $5,675,774 to amend the FY26 budget.
Finance staff explained the amendment includes two main components: approximately $4,134,679 of encumbrance roll‑forwards (purchase orders for work not completed before fiscal year close) and about…
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