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Blue Ridge council adopts budget amendment BR2026‑18 to cover unanticipated costs
Summary
Council adopted Resolution BR2026‑18 (budget amendment #3) to cover unanticipated FY2026 costs and remain on track for the fiscal year; members requested a FY2027 salary schedule be presented before next year’s budget vote because some departments are over salary projections.
The City Council on July 21 approved Resolution BR2026‑18, a fiscal‑year 2026 budget amendment labeled "budget amendment number three," to cover unanticipated costs and keep the city’s finances on track as the year’s final quarter approaches.
A council member noted the amendment had been discussed at the prior week's workshop and moved to approve it. During debate one member asked that staff present the proposed salary schedule for FY2027 before finalizing next year’s budget, citing departments that are currently over salary budget and a hotel‑tax revenue shortfall. "Before we go into the 27 budget, we need to have what we approve as the salary schedule for the City of Blue Ridge," a council member said.
Council voted to approve the budget amendment. Finance Director Lisa Hood said the amendment will be reflected in next month’s packet and that the administration would continue monitoring revenues and departmental spending. The council did not publish roll‑call vote totals in the meeting transcript; the motion carried.
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