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The county's independent auditors gave a clean opinion on the FY2025 financial statements, but the report shows the solid waste fund again lost money and needed a general…
The city will receive nearly $197,000 in state paving grant money for FY27, with the required local match coming from voter-approved sales tax funds rather than the general…
The purchase funds dissolved oxygen analyzers for the aeration basin at the city's wastewater treatment facility, a sewer system upgrade paid for by residents.
The town's year-end audit confirms the council adopted its FY2025 budget and added funding during the year for police and public-safety gear…
The council signed off on water and fire department equipment purchases too large for the city manager to approve on his own, covering items including a hydro-vacuum trailer…
The airport commission has signed off on its financial reports each month this year, including a $300,000 transfer from the airport's account into the county's general fund.
State legislation that would phase out homestead property taxes by 2032 could cost the county and city millions in revenue, according to a county fiscal estimate.
A proposed new fire department position aimed at training and inspections would add to city personnel costs, funded through the city's budget.