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Kearney board adopts fiscal year 2026 budget unanimously
Summary
After detailed review at a prior meeting, the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget (Bill 5-20-25) on Feb. 18; City Administrator Sheila Herndon said the ordinance formally adopts the budget and compensation for officers and employees.
The Kearney Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to adopt the City of Kearney's fiscal year 2026 budget on Feb. 18.
City Administrator Sheila Herndon told the board the council had devoted the prior meeting to budget review and that the ordinance before the board would approve the FY26 budget and fix compensation for city officers and employees. There were no substantive questions from the board during the adoption at this meeting.
The ordinance (Bill 5-20-25) was read on first and second readings and approved on second reading with roll-call "Aye" votes recorded for the attending aldermen. No amendments were offered during the meeting.
What happens next: the budget ordinance formalizes appropriations for the fiscal year; staff invited aldermen to follow up with questions or requests for more detailed backup after the meeting.
