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Danville commissioners get first look at $74.45 million FY26 budget, staff cite capital-driven increase
Summary
Finance director Miss Compton presented the city's fiscal 2026 budget ordinance (first reading), which totals $74,450,016 and is driven largely by capital projects. The presentation included a 4% average salary increase, new public-safety and utility positions, and a not-yet-budgeted potential Phase 2 wastewater expansion.
Danville 's finance director, Miss Compton, presented the first reading of the city's fiscal year 2026 budget on June 9, proposing total appropriations of $74,450,016 and calling out capital projects as the primary driver of the year-over-year increase.
Compton said the operations side of the budget shows modest growth, but that capital spending 'including a possible indoor recreation center and other large projects'makes the total appropriation much larger than last year. "Total budgeted appropriations for fiscal year 2526 are $74,450,016," Compton said. She told commissioners the city expects general-fund revenue growth of about 4.68 percent compared with the prior year.
The proposed budget includes a cost-of-living adjustment and step increases that Compton estimated at roughly a 4 percent average raise for employees, costing the city about $559,000. The draft also funds several position changes and additions: one new patrol officer, two firefighters and one battalion chief, three utility positions and several reclassifications in legislative and finance departments.
Compton outlined revenues that support general operations: occupational taxes and license fees (including net-profit and insurance premiums) and property taxes, which were budgeted at $2,525,000. She also described park-and-rec and utility funds: park transfers from the general fund, intergovernmental grants, sponsorships and user fees; utility revenues include water at $6.3 million and sewer at approximately $6.2 million.
On infrastructure, Compton warned that the wastewater plant is approaching its rated capacity and said staff is watching pressure from state regulators. "Phase 2 of the wastewater plant is not in the budget," she said, adding that accelerating that work would require a budget amendment and likely new revenue or a project driver such as an industry that increases demand.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions, and staff said the full budget book and ordinance will be posted on the city website after the second reading. The commission approved the first reading of ordinance 2049, meaning the budget will return for formal consideration at the second reading and public hearing.
The presentation concluded with a reminder from staff that capital projects requiring bond or loan proceeds would not move forward without future approvals and specific plans for debt service. The budget's second reading and final vote will determine what projects move forward and whether any amendments are required.
