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Republic council hears CFO overview of FY2026 budget amendment; first reading held

City Council of the City of Republic, Missouri · May 6, 2026
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City CFO Bob Ford presented a consolidated FY2026 operating surplus of $6.9 million and a capital program of about $43.5 million as council held a first reading of Bill 26-17, a budget amendment; staff recommended approval and council scheduled follow-up via ordinance review.

The City of Republic heard an overview of proposed changes to the fiscal year 2026 budget as the council took up the first reading of Bill 26-17.

Bob Ford, the city’s chief financial officer, summarized the amendment and told the council the consolidated operating budget is projected to produce a $6,900,000 operating surplus while the capital program shows a deficit of about $1,400,000, driven by planned capital investments. After accounting for capital spending and funding sources, Ford said the city’s consolidated…

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