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City presents balanced FY2025–26 budget with $18.5M in capital projects, demands 7% cuts
Summary
City staff presented the proposed FY2025–26 budget, saying fund restrictions and a shortfall in the general fund required a 7% across‑the‑board reduction; capital spending of about $18.5 million was included but council pressed staff on how to allocate $1 million earmarked for paving.
Presenter (speaker 5) opened new business by presenting the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and described the process used to build it, including department head meetings and a budget retreat. He said the city manages roughly 15 funds, three of which are enterprise/user-fee funds (wastewater, stormwater, sanitation) and are legally restricted from being used for other purposes.
The presenter said the administration aims for a 30% operating fund balance for cash flow and reserves but that the general fund had been projecting nearer 22%–27% and required adjustments. “We had to cut every line item in the general fund…we cut it by 7%,”…
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