Summary
The council amended the current-year budget unanimously after a public hearing: $50,000 for a special election, $70,000 for the golf driving range, $835,800 for police equipment, and $110,000 for Public Works repairs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,065,800 in new current-year appropriations across four purposes.
Police and Public Works departments, golf course operations, and voters in the District 1 election.
Seniors, students seeking scholarships, volunteer firefighters, and attendees of community events face service cuts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
The city fixed some accounting missteps and set new fees for stormwater concept waiver reviews. The good news for taxpayers: no new money is being spent overall, it's a reshuffling.
City Council - May 18, 2026
The council amended the current-year budget unanimously after a public hearing: $50,000 for a special election, $70,000 for the golf driving range, $835,800 for police equipment, and $110,000 for Public Works repairs.
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