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Charleston finance committee approves $113 million budget, theater lease and equipment purchases; adds $300 paramedic-intercept fee
Summary
The committee unanimously approved the fiscal 2026-27 municipal budget and a series of purchase and lease resolutions, including a one-year lease for the downtown movie theater that pays the city $0.50 per ticket; members also adopted a $300 paramedic-intercept fee to bill when city paramedics assist non-CFD ambulances.
Charleston's Finance Committee on March 16 approved the city's $113 million fiscal 2026-27 budget and a package of resolutions that included a lease to reopen the downtown movie theater, purchases for public safety vehicles and equipment, and a new $300 paramedic-intercept fee.
The committee voted unanimously to adopt the municipal budget, which the administration described as balanced and roughly $100,000 larger than the current year. Presenter Andy said the plan advances a $15 minimum starting wage for city employees and continues elevated paving and equipment investments.
The panel also approved a one-year lease (with two optional one-year renewals) with the…
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