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Council holds first reading of FY2026 budget; staff flags $80,000 surplus and recommends early police vehicle purchase
Summary
During a first reading of the FY2026 budget, City Administrative Officer Reneé Major said an estimated FY2025 $80,000 surplus could cover an early $55,000 purchase of a police vehicle; Mayor Ramsey supported purchasing the vehicle in FY2025 and no vote was required at the meeting.
Diane Cook conducted the first reading of the FY2026 budget ordinance (fiscal year July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). City Administrative Officer Reneé Major told the council staff estimates an $80,000 surplus for FY2025 and recommended using $55,000 of that surplus to purchase a new police vehicle in FY2025 rather than waiting until FY2026.
Mayor Neil Ramsey expressed support for that recommendation and said no vote was required at the meeting. Councilmembers were invited to direct questions to Major before the next council meeting; no formal budget vote occurred at this session.
