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Moberly council adopts 2026–27 budget, approves amendment, appropriations and downtown signage agreement
Summary
At a special meeting, the Moberly City Council approved a budget for fiscal 2026–27, adopted a 2025–26 budget amendment, authorized a wayfinding signage intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District, appropriated $684,611.34 for mid‑June expenses and approved renewal liquor licenses. All measures passed and the council adjourned.
The Moberly City Council on June 24 adopted the city’s fiscal 2026–27 budget, approved an amendment to the current fiscal year budget and authorized several related actions, including a $684,611.34 appropriation to cover expenses from June 13–24, 2026, and an intergovernmental agreement to fund downtown wayfinding signage.
The actions came at a brief special meeting convened to finalize the budget. S3 (Mayor) presided; S2 (Miss Hans, staff) read ordinance and resolution language and the list of liquor license renewal applicants. Council members voted unanimously on each item.
Why it matters: The FY2026–27 budget sets spending and priorities for city services for the coming year. The appropriation of $684,611.34 covers outstanding expenses identified in mid‑June and ensures vendors and obligations are paid before the new fiscal year begins. The downtown wayfinding agreement will fund signage intended to guide visitors and support local businesses.
Council action and vote summary
- Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the FY2025–26 budget: introduced by S6, approved after second reading. Roll call recorded unanimous yes votes from Lucas, McEwen, McGrath, Scubic and Catcher; ordinance adopted.
- Ordinance adopting the FY2026–27 budget: introduced by S5, second reading followed brief remarks thanking staff for their work. Roll call (Lucas, McEwen, Graff, Scubic, Catcher) recorded unanimous yes votes; the new budget was approved.
- Ordinance approving an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District for a wayfinding signage funding agreement: introduced by S4. Council members complimented the signs’ appearance and, after a motion and second, voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.
- Resolution appropriating $684,611.34 to pay expenses due between 06/13/2026 and 06/24/2026: introduced by S6, certified by S3 as covered by unappropriated funds and approved by voice vote.
- Renewal liquor licenses for multiple local establishments: S2 read a list of renewal applicants (Boozy Badger Bar and Grill; The Bucket; Chasers Bar and Grill; Convenience Enterprises/7th Heaven on Morley Street; Diabolo Mexican Cuisine; Fastlane 59; Mallard’s Pub and Pool; GMRQACQ 1 LLC/Pizza Hut; Marbury Store LLC/7th Heaven on West Rollins Street; VFW Post 2654; Westside Inn). The council approved the renewals by voice vote.
Direct remarks
S3 (Mayor) praised staff work on the budget and on the downtown signs: "Those signs look really good, Tom, by the way. Are they completely done?" S2 (Miss Hans, staff) summarized the liquor license applications: "We have received liquor renewal applications, from Boozy Badger Bar and Grill, The Bucket, 1979, Chasers Bar and Grill..."
What’s next
All measures were adopted and the council adjourned. No further meetings or follow-up items were scheduled during this session in the transcript.
