Canfield council adopts 2026 appropriation ordinance on first reading; budget totals $16.75 million
March 18, 2026 | Canfield City Council, Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio
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The Canfield City Council adopted its annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026, after a motion to dispense with a second reading and to adopt on first reading as an emergency.
Finance director Kristy Clayton told council the proposed total budget is $16,752,419, with the general fund representing 39.4% of the total and the police department accounting for roughly 69.15% of general-fund expenses. "The general fund is $6,600,000 total," Clayton said during a presentation that broke down funding by department and major capital items.
Why it matters: The ordinance sets the city's spending priorities for the year, funds public safety staffing and equipment, and allocates money for capital projects that city officials said are necessary to maintain aging infrastructure.
Key details: Clayton highlighted several large items included in the package: per-street repaving line items of $500,000 each, a $450,000 Campbell waterline replacement design (with a construction loan being pursued), and planned waterline work on Fairgrounds Boulevard. The police department proposed purchases including cruisers and outfitting, and staff proposed replacement equipment for parks and public works, security cameras, and an IT server-room air conditioner. Clayton said some line items are supported by specific revenue sources: the proposed intoxilyzer purchase will use the education-enforcement trust fund built from DUI fines, which she said does not affect the general fund.
Council reaction and procedure: Council moved to read the ordinance by title and dispense with the second reading under the city charter. After discussion and the presentation, the motion for passage was seconded and the council recorded affirmative votes from those present; the ordinance was adopted upon that roll-call vote.
Next steps: City staff said some projects depend on separate grant or loan approvals and that the council will consider budget amendments if estimates change. Clayton noted the city typically makes two to three budget adjustments during the year as amounts become firm.
The council adjourned after taking up related resolutions and appointments.
Finance director Kristy Clayton told council the proposed total budget is $16,752,419, with the general fund representing 39.4% of the total and the police department accounting for roughly 69.15% of general-fund expenses. "The general fund is $6,600,000 total," Clayton said during a presentation that broke down funding by department and major capital items.
Why it matters: The ordinance sets the city's spending priorities for the year, funds public safety staffing and equipment, and allocates money for capital projects that city officials said are necessary to maintain aging infrastructure.
Key details: Clayton highlighted several large items included in the package: per-street repaving line items of $500,000 each, a $450,000 Campbell waterline replacement design (with a construction loan being pursued), and planned waterline work on Fairgrounds Boulevard. The police department proposed purchases including cruisers and outfitting, and staff proposed replacement equipment for parks and public works, security cameras, and an IT server-room air conditioner. Clayton said some line items are supported by specific revenue sources: the proposed intoxilyzer purchase will use the education-enforcement trust fund built from DUI fines, which she said does not affect the general fund.
Council reaction and procedure: Council moved to read the ordinance by title and dispense with the second reading under the city charter. After discussion and the presentation, the motion for passage was seconded and the council recorded affirmative votes from those present; the ordinance was adopted upon that roll-call vote.
Next steps: City staff said some projects depend on separate grant or loan approvals and that the council will consider budget amendments if estimates change. Clayton noted the city typically makes two to three budget adjustments during the year as amounts become firm.
The council adjourned after taking up related resolutions and appointments.
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