Ellsworth City Council Budget Workshop #8 - Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Ellsworth City Council (workshop) · May 14, 2026

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Opening: budget status and headwinds

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City Manager opened the penultimate budget workshop, said an initial ~20% increase was cut to 7.03% earlier and that current municipal numbers sit near 9.51% (8.66% blended with schools). He listed major cost drivers—workers' compensation (+30% in one analysis), negotiated union/benefit increases, fuel (+$90,000 projected), water-rate increases tied to a planned treatment-plant upgrade—and said many line items are maintenance rather than new programs. He credited staff (Ashley, Nate) for the change log and said further revenue conversations (e.g., short-term rentals, parking, fees) may be next

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City Manager presented a near-final FY27 municipal budget showing a municipal increase around 9.5% (8.66% blended with schools), flagged drivers including higher worker comp, benefits, fuel and water treatment costs, and sought council direction on several discretionary items including an IT hire, emerald ash borer response, short-term rental registration, dangerous-building funding and nonprofit support.

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