Finance Committee approves $157,640 in midyear budget transfers
Finance Committee · Meeting of June 17, 2026
Auburn Finance Committee approved $157,640 in mid-year budget transfers to cover emergency expenses through June 30. The largest allocations addressed legal services ($30,000, following a law firm change and increased rates), fuel costs ($25,000 for winter weather and price increases), and Police Department overtime ($28,400). Fire/Rescue services received $22,860 for medical supplies and overtime; Public Works was allocated $20,000 for operations and Fourth of July staffing; and Public Services transferred $15,048 for utilities and library operations, including $8,500 to cover full-time hours for a transitioning part-time library associate.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of June 17, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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