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Wrap-up & Conclude Finance Committee Review of the FY 26 Recommended Budget
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Introduction
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This is the conclusion of the Finance Committee’s Review of the recommended FY 2026 budget.
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Recommended Action
This meeting is for the Finance Committee to provide recommendations to the Village Board regarding the Village Manager’s recommended budget.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this specific item except for various meetings in September and October of the Finance Committee.
Background
The Village Manager’s Recommended FY 2026 budget, including the capital budget, was presented to the Finance Committee for review in September and October. The next step is to present the Village Manager’s recommended budget to the Village Board.
Timing Considerations
The Interim CFO will present the Village Manager’s Recommended FY 26 budget to the Village Board on November 11, 2026. A Truth-in-Taxation hearing is scheduled for November 11, 2026. A public hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2025. Budget adoption is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
Budget Impact
See details contained in the FY 26 Recommended Budget.
Staffing Impact
Staffing recommendations are included in the FY26 Recommended Budget.
DEI Impact
Details are provided in the Village Manager’s recommended budget in the Office of DEI budget.
Community Input
All Finance Committee and Village Board budget meetings are open to the public. A formal public hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2025.
Staff Recommendation
Recommendations are contained in the Village Manager’s recommended FY 26 budget.
Alternatives
Alternatives do not apply to this step in the budget review process. The Village Board can modify the schedule as needed.
Anticipated Future Actions
The Village Board is scheduled to adopt the FY 26 budget on December 2, 2025. Additionally, a Finance Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to review the FY 2025 Audit.
Prepared By: Donna M. Gayden, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed By: Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s): None