Bristol City Council opened and closed public hearings April 22 on the fiscal year 2025–26 budget appropriation ordinance as required by state and local law, and heard a staff synopsis of the general-fund totals.

City counsel read the public-notice authority (citing the relevant city code and public-notice procedure) and presented the budget synopsis included with the agenda packet. The synopsis attached to the meeting materials listed a general-fund total revenue figure of "$95,298,016" and the same amount for general-fund expenditures; staff noted the total budget also includes separate line items for school funding and other funds.

No members of the public signed up to speak for the appropriation ordinance public hearing; council closed the hearing and moved to subsequent agenda items. Staff will present the appropriation ordinance and related budget documents for council consideration in the ordinance process required by the city code.