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Greeley City Council adopted the 2026 budget on a 5–2 vote, closing a $21 million structural gap with $11 million in 2024 carryover, $3 million in departmental savings, and a $7 million capital transfer. Staff cautioned that the underlying imbalance remains for the 2027 budget process.
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The adopted budget includes 54 positions funded for one year, including three in Fire, while staff recommended converting existing term-limited firefighter positions to continuous full-time roles instead of adding three new positions. Staff is also coordinating a Drone as First Responder program using already approved funds. The committee requested quarterly updates on capital projects, and questioned allocations for Island Grove Regional Park and Lincoln Park while possible January changes are considered.
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