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Avon Council recommends $118.8 million FY 2025–26 budget to Board of Finance in 4–1 vote
Summary
Town Manager and finance staff presented the FY 2025–26 proposed budget; Council recommended the $118,782,594 combined budget to the Board of Finance (Ausiello, Barthel, Polhamus and Weber in favor; Bratton opposed) after discussion about reliance on volatile interest income and use of fund balance.
Town Manager Brandon L. Robertson and Director of Finance Tom DiStasio presented the FY 2025–26 Proposed Budget, which the Council recommended to the Board of Finance by a 4–1 vote. The combined budget totals $118,782,594 with a proposed property tax levy of $99,955,995 and line items for Town, Schools, Sewer, Debt Service and Capital included in the meeting materials available on the Town website.
Council debate focused on revenue volatility, particularly projected interest income and the Town’s use of Unassigned Fund Balance. Robertson cautioned that interest income is historically volatile and urged prudence; the presentation noted use of fund balance and a recommended fund balance policy. After discussion of possible reductions and a withdrawn motion to make partial cuts, the Council voted to recommend the proposed budget to the Board of Finance (Ausiello, Barthel, Polhamus and Weber voting in favor; Bratton opposed).
