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Council previews $19.0 million FY2026 budget as staff flags ARPA revenue accounting
Summary
City staff presented a proposed FY2026 general-fund budget of $19,000,009.49, explained auditor guidance to recognize previously unearned ARPA revenue in one place to avoid double counting, and outlined capital and operating priorities including park work and fleet replacements.
Peter, a city staff member, presented the draft fiscal year 2026 budget and told the council auditors advised recognizing previously unearned ARPA revenue in a single line to avoid double counting. He said the revised general-fund total in the draft is "$19,000,009.49 in the general fund." Peter said the presentation is intended to simplify the budget and make expense levels more transparent.
The budget assumes the new certified property-tax rate (0.002578) and a 5% property-tax increase that would raise roughly $287,000 in revenue. Peter also outlined capital priorities that include playground and splash-pad work, road projects tied to federal funding, vehicle leases and scheduled computer replacement. He asked the council for directional feedback on several lease-versus-purchase decisions and noted a minor transfer correction that staff will amend before the final motion.
