Council advances Resolution 20‑26 approving Orrville’s 2027 budget and declaring emergency; third reading set

Council considered Resolution 20‑26, a resolution approving the City of Orrville’s 2027 budget and declaring an emergency. Finance Director Scrimmon said the 2025 audit was complete with no findings and provided the fund balance report for the period ending May 30, 2026. Council approved the fund balance report "subject to audit" by motion and roll call.

Members discussed the totals and Scrimmon said she would review the changes again on third reading, scheduled for July 20. Scrimmon said she had answered questions she had received to date and invited members to follow up with further questions before the next meeting.

A motion to adopt Resolution 20‑26 passed by roll call at the July 6 meeting. Council members recorded affirmative responses during the roll call; the record in the transcript indicates the motion carried. The finance director identified that a parking lot meter fund remains in the budget; other clarifying budget details were referred to the July 20 session for final review.

The resolution was presented as required under applicable city procedures; council indicated the final budget action will be addressed at the next meeting to ensure statutory requirements are met.