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Council introduces 2026 municipal budget; public hearing set for May 13
Summary
CFO presented the introduced 2026 municipal budget and a standard ordinance to exceed appropriation limits (cap bank); the council voted to introduce the budget and scheduled a public hearing for May 13, 2026.
Auditor/CFO presented a multi‑sheet overview of the 2026 introduced budget, describing proposed appropriation cap adjustments and scenarios for the municipal tax rate. The presenter explained use of surplus balances and noted that miscellaneous revenues in 2025 included a $5,000,000 Netflix‑related item that is not included in the 2026 introduced budget. "This is a standard ordinance that is considered each year by the borough," the auditor said when explaining the cap bank ordinance.
After public questions about surplus use and tax rates, the council moved and approved a resolution introducing the municipal budget; the public hearing and potential adoption are scheduled for May 13, 2026. The CFO said amendments could be proposed at the public hearing and that some line‑item changes may require public notice if they exceed statutory thresholds.
