Commission adopts tentative FY2026–27 budget after staff outlines $2.2M General Fund change

City staff presented the changes made to the proposed FY2026–27 budget since the July draft and said the total General Fund expenditures increased by $2,200,000 primarily because $1,900,000 was transferred to the capital improvement fund to cover projects moved earlier into 2026. "The total General Fund expenditures increased by $2,200,000," the presenter said.

Staff also said they reduced a general contingency line from $448,000 to $194,000 and reallocated savings from lower health‑insurance increases to create a $400,000 police contingency. After staff answered commissioners' questions about transfers and accounting practices, the commission voted to adopt the tentative budget (Resolution 26‑44) and scheduled the final public hearing for Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m.