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New Reserve and Contingency Policies
Summary
The city is moving reserves out of the general cash pot into a dedicated, visible fund with a 15% goal and a $500,000 contingency fund that needs a four-fifths council vote to spend — designed to avoid mid-year cash crunches during emergencies.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Targets about $3.5 million in reserves plus $500,000 in contingencies once the fiscal year closes.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers gain transparency and the city gains emergency cash flexibility.
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