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Council places 2026 temporary appropriations on first reading; totals $76 million
Summary
Council placed Resolution 41‑25 on first reading to make temporary appropriations for 2026 totaling $76 million — including roughly $10 million for the general fund and $57 million for utilities — with final readings and passage expected Dec. 15.
Orrville City Council placed Resolution 41‑25 on first reading Nov. 17 to make appropriations for expenditures during the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026. Finance Director told council that under Ohio law municipalities may spend funds for the first three months of the year before passing a final appropriation, and that the temporary appropriations mirror the budget council approved in July.
Finance Director summarized totals: approximately $76,000,000 in total appropriations — about $10,000,000 for the general fund, $9,000,000 for other tax‑supported funds and $57,000,000 for utilities. He said the legislation is expected to go through full readings with final passage scheduled for Dec. 15. Council placed the resolution on first reading with unanimous recorded support to proceed to subsequent readings.
