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Fort Morgan implemented a hiring freeze, plans to cut 5% of the remaining 2026 budget, and will hold unapproved or unstarted capital projects because the Cargill shutdown is reducing revenue. The modified 2027 budget calendar is expected to include a 15% cut in each department and will be presented July 21.
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The revenue loss from the Cargill shutdown is prompting Fort Morgan to reduce spending. The city has already frozen hiring and plans to delay some capital projects, while deeper department-level reductions are being prepared for the 2027 budget. No formal vote was taken on the budget changes at this meeting.
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