Murrysville council adopts 2026 salary, tax ordinance and operating budget

Murrysville Borough Council approved three key fiscal items for 2026: the annual salary ordinance, the tax ordinance and the operating budget.

Council moved to adopt Ordinance 1104-25, the 2026 salary ordinance, which sets salaries for administrative positions while public works and police pay remain governed by collective bargaining agreements. The motion was made by a council member identified in the transcript as Mac and seconded by Jamie; council adopted the ordinance unanimously.

Council also adopted Ordinance 1105-25, the 2026 tax ordinance. Administration and counsel confirmed there is no tax increase for 2026; the packet included fund distribution percentages (approximately 5% to the general fund and 3.4% to capital reserve, with other smaller funds noted). The motion was made by Jason and seconded by Eli and passed unanimously.

Finally, council approved Resolution 807-25, the operating budget for the 2026 calendar year. Staff noted the police department was the primary area of year-over-year increase, largely due to a new hire and higher health insurance costs. The budget was described as largely consistent with prior years and was adopted unanimously.

Each measure passed by voice vote with no recorded ‘no’ votes. Staff said the salary ordinance aligns with the annual budget and that the tax ordinance’s fund allocations are detailed in the council packet. The operating budget will govern municipal spending during the 2026 calendar year.