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Cave Creek council advances budget with new placeholders for law enforcement, parking and events
Summary
At a budget workshop, Cave Creek staff presented a mostly balanced FY27 base budget with modest ongoing increases in administration, water and utilities; council supported adding about $124,000 for six months of peak‑season MCSO coverage, carrying over a $100,000 shared‑parking placeholder, and continuing studies on rodeo grounds fees and town hall timing pending water clarity.
The Town of Cave Creek’s council reviewed department base budgets and signaled support Wednesday for supplemental public‑safety funding and several carryovers while leaving larger capital work on hold pending utility clarity.
Sherry, the staff budget presenter, told the council the overall town budget showed modest adjustments: the town council line slipped by less than 1 percent because of rounding differences, while the administration department showed an ongoing 5 percent increase largely tied to personnel and technology costs. She flagged a $100,000 placeholder in professional services for advocacy or consulting, and noted a…
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