Summary
The city's starting fund balance came in $6.4 million lower than budgeted, forcing a $2.3 million transfer from the bond fund to keep the required 15% reserve. The trash program is running about a $260,000 loss this year but is expected to break even next year. The multi-use venue's cost grew by about $4.7 million.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
General fund revenues up $5.1 million; budgeted reserve draw improved to $12.6 million; ending fund balance estimated at $9.27 million.
All residents benefit from maintained reserves, services, and the funded multi-use venue and road paving.
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