Special Hope Mills Town budget workshop where council reviewed a proposed FY2025-26 operating budget that would set a 48-cent tax rate and rely on ARPA and fund balance to balance the books; the board discussed fee-schedule items, food-truck permits, park rentals and possible repurposing of $65,000 in ARPA funds for playground equipment; the budget will be voted at the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting.