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Branson CID reviews financials and begins review of draft FY2026 budget projecting $5.73 million in revenue
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District board received a financial report showing $2,998,154 year-to-date revenue and a $14.8 million unreserved fund balance, and began review of a draft FY2026 budget projecting $5,731,000 in revenue and a $2.7 million surplus.
The 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District board met Aug. 27 and received a financial update from Allison Lisonbee, who said the CID has collected $2,998,154 year to date — 53.3% of budgeted revenues — with expenditures of $619,282, or 35.7% of budgeted spending.
"We have gotten $2,998,154 revenue, which is 53.3% of budgeted revenues," Lisonbee said, and noted that year-to-date sales-tax collections were about 1.5% higher than the same point last year and that August collections were 3.7% greater than last August.
Lisonbee presented a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that estimates $5,731,000 in total revenue, including $5,206,000 in sales-tax receipts and $325,000 in interest income. The draft lists operating expenses of $770,500, capital outlays of $1,259,000 and a possible debt-service payment of $1,000,000 if the board pursues a bond. The presentation showed a projected net surplus of $2,701,500.
Board members asked for clarifications about several lines. "I do have one question, Allison, ... which is the legal services line of $75. Are we expecting that to still be that high for next year?" Kathy asked, seeking assurance the board would budget adequately for outside counsel. Allison said she had increased that line as a buffer to account for potential new agreements and financing costs.
Paul said the board has time to review the draft but expects to approve a version to send to the city by early October. "The intent would be to approve the draft budget at the end of September meeting so that way it can get to the city before the 90 day deadline," Paul said.
The presentation included context on recent spending: Lisonbee noted prior budgeted expenditures of roughly $2.5 million in 2024 and $2.7 million in 2025 and said the 2026 estimate of about $2.9 million reflects changes tied to a revised cooperative agreement.
No formal budget vote was taken Aug. 27; the board scheduled further review and aims to place the draft on the September agenda for approval and submission to city officials.
