Dunsmuir council adopts budget amendments, restores library funding and adjusts capital lines

The Dunsmuir City Council unanimously adopted proposed amendments to the FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 budgets after a presentation by Interim City Manager Michaelson and discussion in finance committee.

Michaelson walked through the spreadsheet in the packet and explained the first column represented the current fiscal year and the last column next year. He asked council to approve several necessary changes to align accounts while staff completes a software transition that limited the packet's presentation detail. He specifically added that a Friends of the Dunsmuir Library line item would be included and proposed $31,000 for the 2026-27 year (the same amount allocated in the current year).

Public comment included Tim Holt of Friends of the Dunsmuir Library who supported the $31,000 allocation and said he may return to request additional funding later. Alan Maga asked whether the cannabis excise tax is grouped under sales and use tax; staff answered cannabis taxes are tracked in separate department codes.

Councilmember Clarno moved to adopt the budget amendments for both fiscal years as shown in the attached spreadsheet with the interim manager's recommendations; Vice Mayor Seabring seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.

Councilmembers noted the finance committee will continue detailed reviews in July and August as city staff finalize software conversions, and staff will return with more granular line-item detail as needed.

Next steps: staff to bring more detailed finance committee reports and, if appropriate, additional budget adjustments in July or August after further review.