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Board approves budget amendments increasing several line items and projecting higher sewer tap revenue
Summary
On June 15 the board adopted Ordinance 26-03 as amended, approving increases to personnel, fuel, and capital accounts and revising revenue projections, including an increase in projected sewer tap fees from $61,833 to $355,000.
The Board of Mayor & Aldermen approved Ordinance 26-03 on second reading with a set of line-item adjustments to the fiscal year 2026 budget. Alderman Toohey moved the amendments, and Alderman Allgood seconded; the motion passed 6-0.
The amendments include increases across multiple expenditure categories: Police overtime increased by $50,000 (from $65,000 to $115,000), employee insurance was increased by $10,854 (from $67,146 to $78,000), and several capital and contractual lines were adjusted. On the revenue side, property tax projections rose by $104,851 and projected sewer tap fees were revised from $61,833 to $355,000. Parks & Recreation capital improvements were reflected at approximately $498,277 under capital outlay.
The ordinance as amended passed unanimously; the minutes do not record extended debate on the specifics beyond the motion and roll call vote.
