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Council passes first reading of FY25/26 capital budget amendment totaling $3.86 million

Hopkinsville City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The council approved first reading of a capital equipment and property replacement budget amendment that reallocates $3,856,508 across departments (police, fire, IT, city maintenance, buildings and transfers) funded by general‑fund transfers, ARPA and other sources.

Council reviewed Ordinance 11‑2026, an amendment to the FY25/26 capital equipment and property replacement budget. The ordinance estimates $3,856,508 in capital revenues drawn from transfers from the general fund, insurance premium, an ARPA transfer, grant matching funds and the capital equipment replacement fund.

Expense allocations included (selected items) $575,000 for the police department, $541,350 for fire, $360,000 for city maintenance, $70,000 for parks and recreation, $1,150,000 for buildings and properties, and transfers to other funds. The ordinance notes a zero surplus/deficit after the proposed changes.

A motion to adopt the amendment on first reading was made and seconded; clerk called the role and the measure passed on first reading. The amendment will require subsequent procedures per ordinances for final adoption and implementation by the appropriate departments.