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Leamington grapples with water-related overages and a stalled account transfer
Summary
Councilmembers said the water fund is over budget after pre-grant meter upgrades, and Treasurer Brittney Nielson reported difficulty transferring CD funds to the PTIF because a state representative has not provided required information.
Councilmembers told the meeting that the water fund is over budget after the town paid out of pocket for meter upgrades that occurred before a new grant was awarded. Mayor Michael Lovell and others described the unplanned expense as a driver of current budget planning and the need for a potential budget increase.
Treasurer Brittney Nielson reported she has tried to transfer CD money into the PTIF account but has been unable to complete the transfer because the state representative (identified in the minutes as Candce) has not responded with the necessary information. The council asked departments to review worksheets for FY27 planning and discussed scheduling a public hearing next month to consider a budget increase to cover water expenses.
Mayor Lovell stated he does not want to raise the property tax rate; the council agreed to accept the county's certified rate when it becomes available.
