Council adopts first 2026 budget amendment adding funds for reader boards; Facilities fund reserve noted below policy

Jul 13, 2026

Finance Director Kristen Reed presented the second reading of Ordinance 2841, the first 2026 budget amendment; the amendment adds $35,000 for two digital reader boards (paid from the street fund) and reduces Fund 35 reserve below policy; committee supported the amendment and council adopted it by voice vote.

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Finance Director Kristen Reed presented Ordinance 2841 as the first budget amendment for 2026 and described small adjustments made between readings. "We added an additional $35,000 for two digital reader boards, that'll be paid for out of the street fund," Reed said, and she explained that the amendment causes Fund 35 (Facilities Fund) reserves to fall below the reserve policy. Committee members reported full favor and a motion to adopt the second reading passed by voice vote.

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