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Elkton council adopts FY27 budget, adjusts rates and fees for fiscal year starting July 1
Summary
The Elkton Town Council adopted its fiscal‑year 2026–27 budget after a second reading, approving appropriations and adjustments to rates, fees and taxes. Council credited extensive staff work; the ordinance passed on a recorded 5-0 voice vote.
The Elkton Town Council adopted an ordinance proposing the town budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, approving appropriations and adjustments to rates, fees and taxes. Council Member Jan Hensley moved the ordinance and Vice‑Mayor Rick Workman seconded; the motion carried on a recorded 5-0 voice vote (YEAS: J. Hensley, R. Workman, V. Fulginiti, A. Napotnik, L. Heidel).
Council Member Jan Hensley, reporting for the Finance & Policy Committee, said the plan reflected "extensive work and contributions from staff." The council scheduled and completed a second reading before taking the final vote. The budget discussion and adoption were handled as part of the meeting's unfinished business; no amendments or roll calls altering the outcome were recorded in the minutes.
The ordinance covers the town's appropriations and continues in effect existing town ordinances regarding taxes, licenses, fees and service charges except where the budget specifically modifies them. The committee indicated additional Town Code updates and a comprehensive fee schedule remain under development.
