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At its October meeting, the Ken‑Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Board reviewed a draft 2026 budget, financial results for 2025 and proposed a transfer of $500,000 from the general fund to the capital reserve to fund portions of the 2026 capital improvement plan. Staff also outlined proposed fee changes (including passing credit‑card processing fees to customers), staffing proposals (a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and a merit bonus program; lifeguard retention bonus), and a plan to use Conservation Trust funds for tennis court resurfacing. Directors discussed priorities for the Plains Metro District (PMD) settlement funds and design for Community Park; staff reported a conditional contractor bid of $550,000 (plus $50,000 contingency) for five pickleball courts. The board set a public hearing on the 2026 budget for Nov. 11, 2025, rescheduled the December meeting to Dec. 9, 2025, and approved a 3% COLA plus a $10,000 salary increase for the district manager for 2026.
