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Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Staff Summary
• Joint budget hearings were held with each standing committee on October 21 and 22, 2025, during which each department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026 was presented and discussed.
• The operating budget was presented, in accordance with the Budget Policy, balanced with a portion of the allowable property tax. There was an alternate scenario presented as well, which used the full allowable property tax growth.
• All remaining budget items will be discussed and determined so that the final Fiscal Year 2026 Budget can be presented for approval at the November 6, 2025, Finance & Administrative Committee.
• Attached are the original Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget as well as the amendments presented and approved at the budget hearings on October 21 and 22, 2025.