City staff presents preliminary FY 2026–27 budget; estimates show roughly $150,000 balance pending reconciliations

City staff presented preliminary estimates for the fiscal year 2026–27 budget at the Anthony Board of Trustees special meeting on June 27 and noted the figures remain provisional pending completion of outstanding reconciliations.

The Acting Finance Officer/Treasurer and staff reported an approximate $150,000 balance in preliminary calculations but cautioned that the number could change as reconciliations are completed. Staff recommended updating the City's financial and administrative software to improve operational efficiency; the Mayor requested that staff provide an updated financial summary before the board's next meeting.

The minutes record that staff presented revenues, expenditures, staffing considerations, capital outlay priorities and budget priorities in overview form; however, the document does not list a finalized budget or line-item amounts beyond the preliminary balance estimate. The board gave no final budget adoption at the meeting and directed staff to return with updated figures.