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City finances: FY 2025-26 fourth quarter
Summary
The general fund ended about $2.9 million ahead of budget, with reserves nearly fully funded (catastrophic reserve about $360,000 short). Sales tax beat budget; property tax came in $3.9 million under.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Property tax underperformed by $3.9 million; sales tax exceeded by $1.2 million; FY 2028 budget faces a shortfall from one-time fixes.
✅Who benefits
Residents relying on maintained city services and reserves.
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