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Westfir budget officer proposes $1.43 million FY2025–26 budget, flags shortfall risk from policing and fire costs
Summary
Nicole Davis presented a proposed FY2025–26 budget of $1,429,356, noting rising police and fire service costs could cause a general fund shortfall and outlining options including municipal fees, higher sewer rates, or limited fund conversions.
Nicole Davis, the city’s budget officer, presented the proposed FY2025–26 budget in the amount of $1,429,356 and reviewed the cash-on-hand sources and fund structure. "I am pleased to present the proposed budget for fiscal year 20 25, 20 26 in the amount of $1,429,356," Davis said, summarizing the general, water, sewer, highway and reserve funds and transfers from the local government investment pool.
Davis warned the committee that rising costs for police and fire services have nearly resulted in a general fund shortfall and described options to close gaps, including a municipal fee on utility bills, a substantial increase in sewer rates, or limited conversion of hybrid fund balances to cover operational shortfalls. She cautioned that relying on one-time monies for operations could create future funding gaps and urged outreach to residents to evaluate options.
