Sales tax collections show steady growth, indicating potential budgetary surplus for the year.

Committee members agreed to forward ordinance 20 26 1 96 establishing a $1.16 real-estate tax rate for tax year starting 01/01/2028 to full council with no committee recommendation, requesting revenue projections and further data to inform the decision.

Finance staff briefed the court on revenue projections using certified appraisal values, a potential surplus just over $6 million under current assumptions, and trade-offs involved in across-the-board raises (3%) and a proposed health-insurance contribution increase to $10,000 per employee (estimated $604,000 from the general fund). More detailed historical comparisons were requested before adoption.

Committee discusses fluctuations in reserve funds and potential funding sources for upcoming budgets

Committee members express concerns over funding balance and future revenue projections.

City budget discussions highlight cautious revenue forecasts and potential recession impacts ahead.

Council debates challenges in the refuse department and budget projections for 2026.

Henry County budgets conservatively based on Baker Tilly’s financial estimates for 2026.

Senator seeks clarity on expected annual toll revenues amid uncertainty over projections.

The county auditor briefed the board on updated sales/use and transient room tax projections through October and the draft tentative 2026 budget. The auditor reported the county expects to finish 2025 with an estimated general‑fund draw of about $2.1 million and that the current tentative 2026 budget would require roughly $740,000 from fund balance