Council approves FY2026-27 operating budget amendment to cover insurance, debt, and personnel changes
September 15, 2026 | Kinston City, Lenoir County, North Carolina
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Finance Director Donna Goodson presented the operating budget amendment for FY2026-27. Goodson said increases reflect higher-than-projected vehicle insurance billings, reallocated installment contract principal and interest in certain funds, a $2,000 donation to Fire/Rescue equipment supplies from Caywood Enterprises, and a salary/benefit adjustment resulting from transfer of Cemetery Administration duties.
Council discussed insurance drivers; Councilmember Les Lipford asked whether premium increases were tied to accidents (including a lightning strike on a fire truck), and Goodson confirmed incident history factors into carrier rate adjustments. Council voted unanimously to approve the amendment.
Council discussed insurance drivers; Councilmember Les Lipford asked whether premium increases were tied to accidents (including a lightning strike on a fire truck), and Goodson confirmed incident history factors into carrier rate adjustments. Council voted unanimously to approve the amendment.
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