(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council met again Wednesday night as a committee of the whole to try to finalize the 2026 budget.  Finance Committee Chairman Justin Burkhardt had indicated that during Monday and Tuesday night hearings, several financial errors were uncovered.  One of the primary issues was that the Richmond Parks Department was unbalanced by more than $2.4 million.  That brought about a proposal to move $300,000 from police and fire pensions to the parks department.  Here’s Burkhardt putting a wrap on more than six hours of meetings this week:  "I would think that just encouraging looking at what is essential and what is not essential is going to be key...and right-sizing what the city needs."  The budget will be passed in normal council meetings in coming weeks.