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Council hears details of FY26 budget amendment; staff flags small reserve dip

Takoma Park City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Director Chung presented FY26 Budget Amendment No. 3, outlining a $54,097 net general-fund increase (police court expenses, library overtime, facility maintenance), a $400,000 projected red light camera revenue increase, and staff said the unassigned reserve ratio could fall to about 16.7% but that year-end activity will determine actual reserves.

Director Chung presented the city’s proposed third amendment to the FY26 budget, explaining department-level adjustments and fund-specific changes.

Chung said the general fund shows a net budget increase of $54,097 with key items including $29,500 for police court expenses and $12,000 for library overtime and supplemental assistance. Within Housing and Community Development, a $20,000 increase for a partnership…

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