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Sioux Falls council adopts 2026 budget, approves 2026–30 capital plan with amendments
Summary
The Sioux Falls City Council on Sept. 9 adopted the 2026 budget and five-year capital program after approving a series of amendments that preserved library evening hours, extended pool openings, adjusted community partner funding and shifted some planned capital spending. The appropriation ordinance including a 2.9% property tax CPI adjustment passed 7–1.
The Sioux Falls City Council adopted the city’s 2026 budget and the 2026–2030 capital program on Sept. 9 after approving multiple council amendments. The council voted to advance the final appropriation that requests the county apply a 2.9% CPI adjustment to property tax under SDCL 10‑13‑35; that ordinance passed 7–1.
The budget passed after the council approved a slate of amendments that altered spending priorities and funding sources. Councilor Bassey successfully moved a $270,000 amendment to the Siouxland Libraries operating budget to sustain current evening hours, citing public testimony that many residents need access after work. Councilor Barranco’s amendment to allocate an additional…
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