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Council accepts March financial report; approves budget amendments including $50,000 for filter

Hays City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted March financials showing $1,931,398 in funds and approved budget amendments that add capital items including $50,000 for an Elliot Ranch sand-filter and $25,000 for ADA driveway work.

Christine presented the March 2026 financial report, reporting that funds in Broadway Bank and TexPool totaled $1,931,398 and that revenues exceeded expenses by $32,119. She noted an increase in legal fees in March ($5,425) and that the city is tracking open Public Information Act requests that have driven some costs.

The treasurer and staff introduced proposed budget amendments that increased the water-department repair line from $30,000 to $85,000, added a $50,000 capital line for the Elliot Ranch sand-filter, and included $25,000 for City Hall driveway ADA enhancements. Council moved to accept the amendments and approved them after a second; one member abstained on a separate minutes vote due to not being on the prior council.

Council asked staff to monitor line-item spending closely and said the treasurer will provide monthly updates on the worksheet provided to the council.