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Bartlesville council adopts FY 2026–27 budget, includes utility rate assumptions and adds one police officer
Summary
The council approved the fiscal‑year budget, which incorporates assumed utility rate changes that staff estimates would raise the average water customer bill by about 13.4% (roughly $15/month). An amended resolution adding funding for one additional police officer was also approved.
The Bartlesville City Council adopted the FY 2026–27 budget on May 4 after a public hearing and extended discussion about utility rates, employee pay adjustments and public‑safety staffing.
Jason (staff presenter) told the council the budget presentation included a projected utility increase: "What was presented to you showed about a 13.4% increase to the average utility customer," he said, estimating an average increase of approximately $15 per month…
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