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Interim administrator presents Canby—s $90M budget, recommends keeping reserves above 20%
Summary
Interim city administrator Randy Ealy presented a proposed $90 million-all-funds FY2026-27 budget and recommended maintaining a council reserve policy of at least 20%, with plans to set aside funds for parks maintenance, fleet replacement and property acquisition.
Interim city administrator Randy Ealy presented the City of Canby—s top-line budget message on May 14, saying the team developed the plan from council goals and projecting roughly a $90 million total budget across all funds.
"We bring this budget to you tonight forecasting 23% next June 2027," Ealy said, describing the administration—s view that the city can meet the council—s reserve policy of at least 20 percent and still invest in prioritized projects. Ealy told the committee staff had recommended carve-outs within reserves for parks maintenance, fleet replacement and a property acquisition fund to support redevelopment or school-district land discussions.
Ealy and finance staff presented general-fund highlights: projected operating revenue near $12.3 million and a proposed ending general-fund reserve forecast of about 23% in June 2027. Staff noted an estimated $7.17 million in property taxes for FY26 rising to roughly $8.6 million the next year as URA increment flows unwind. Finance also flagged rising cost pressures: health insurance, PERS and inflation-driven increases in materials and services.
Committee members pressed on trade-offs and staffing: several asked what departments would do with more or less money. Ealy and department leaders cited needs for procurement capacity, project managers to deliver capital projects, and additional part-time hours for the library. Finance staff said a larger share of the budget is personnel and stated a need for more staff time rather than new discretionary funding in some units.
Why it matters: The budget framework sets Canby—s fiscal course and reserves posture for the next year and identifies targeted reserve uses that, if adopted, would direct spending toward parks maintenance, deferred capital and fleet replacement.
Next steps: The committee reviewed department budgets and created a —bubble list— of potential add-ons for later consideration. Remaining special-revenue funds were deferred to a follow-up meeting on May 21.
