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Council approves first reading of Sewer Fund budget; payroll tax and salary reconciliations ordered
Summary
The council approved the Sewer Fund budget first reading and directed staff to reconcile sewer salaries (including raises, festival pay and longevity), verify payroll tax listed as .765, and confirm health insurance totals; motion by Ricky Pastor, seconded by Stevie Smith, vote recorded as "Ayes: All."
The City of Charlotte City Council approved the first reading of the proposed FY2026-27 Sewer Fund budget while asking staff to reconcile several items identified during review. The action took place during the special called meeting on July 14, 2026.
Council asked for verification of sewer salary totals because the prior-year audit showed higher amounts; the council specifically noted raises, festival pay and longevity should be reflected. The payroll tax figure in the draft was listed as ".765" and council directed staff to verify the correct rate and units. Health insurance totals were also to be confirmed and accounting codes converted from Sage GL numbers to LGC GL numbers. Ricky Pastor moved to approve the first reading; Stevie Smith seconded. The vote was recorded as "Ayes: All."
These approvals move the Sewer Fund budget forward for additional checks; staff will supply corrected numbers for subsequent readings and final adoption.
