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Council adopts midyear budget adjustments and agrees to consider Roundhouse Aquarium support

Manhattan Beach City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

After hearing FY26 projections, the council approved midyear budget adjustments and directed staff to return with follow-up analysis; council also approved consideration of an $80,000-per-year maintenance contribution to the Roundhouse Aquarium pending identification of appropriate funding source(s).

The City Council reviewed its midyear fiscal‑year 2026 budget update on Feb. 17 and adopted adjustments to align projected revenues and expenditures to year‑to‑date trends. Finance Director Libby Breitauer presented revenue increases tied to property tax, transaction/use tax and plan‑check fees and noted expenditure pressures from overtime, legal and contract services.

The council accepted staff recommendations for revenue and appropriation adjustments shown in the staff packet. The adjustments reclassify interfund transfers to…

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