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Council approves first reading of FY2027 budget and clears several first‑reading ordinances on utility and service rates
Summary
On first reading the council approved the proposed FY2027 city budget, approved rate increases for outside water/sewer customers and trash collection changes, and added a consumption‑only liquor license to city code; the council also accepted MoDOT safety grants and approved engineering task agreements.
On first reading the Belton City Council approved the proposed FY2027 budget and several ordinances affecting rates, fees and city programs.
City staff presented highlights of the FY2027 proposal: an estimated 3% increase in sales tax revenue, COLA and step increases of 2.5% each, a projected 3–3.5% increase in water and solid‑waste costs (driven in part by wholesale supplier increases), a 5% estimated rise in benefit costs and a planned $1 million AMI water capital rollover. Staff added budget items including a $70,000 baseball…
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