Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Town Budget — Agenda

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 2026 % Change REVENUES: Taxes: General Property Taxes $891,306 $1,007,512 11.53% Other Taxes $5,810 $800 -626.25% Intergovernmental Revenues $281,016 $287,269 2.18% Licenses & Permits $22,126 $15,099 -46.54% Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $350 $100 -250.00% Public Charges for Services $107,940 $93,100 -15.94% Miscellaneous Revenue $20,350 $165,187 87.68% TOTAL REVENUES $1,328,898 $1,569,067 7.45% EXPENDITURES: General Government $189,049 $218,817 13.60% Public Safety $142,000 $146,970 3.38% Public Works - Highway $788,255 $987,100 20.14% Public Works - Recycling $70,000 $83,432 16.10% Health & Human Services $3,250 $6,500 50.00% Culture & Recreation $2,000 $18,500 89.19% Conservation & Development $11,000 $12,270 10.35% Zoning Administrator $12,000 $12,000 0.00% Capital Outlay $15,000 $0 -100.00% Future Facilities Fund $0 $0 0.00% Reserve for Contingencies $15,000 $5,017 -198.98% Debt Service $81,344 $78,461 -3.67% TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,328,898 $1,569,067 15.31% Reserve Accounts (Estimated starting balance 1/1/25): Checking Account $10,000 Money Market Account $600,000 Highway Equipment Designated Fund $44,937 Capital Outlay Designated Fund $40,000 Equity Account $330,000 Notice is hereby given that the Town of River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing on the town's proposed 2026 budget on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Avenue, River Falls, WI. Immediately following the public hearing, a Special Town Elector Meeting will be held to approve the 2025 total town tax levy to be collected in 2026. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection on the town's website at www.riverfallstown.com and at the clerk's office by appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed budget.