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Council approves FY2027 budget adjustments

AlbuquerqueMay 27, 20262 min read

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At the May 27, 2026 remote City Council meeting, the Council passed R-26-39 to adjust Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations to reflect actual expenditures and reconciliation corrections. Two related FY2026 items — an operating appropriation adjustment (R-26-37) and funding for Juneteenth activities (R-26-38) — were postponed to June 1, 2026. All nine councilors were listed as present; the final votes on the three items included one recusal and one excused member on different items.

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The Council approved a technical change to the city’s FY2027 budget to align spending and correct bookkeeping; this is an internal budget adjustment rather than a new tax. Two items affecting the current (FY2026) budget, including proposed funding for Juneteenth events, were delayed for further consideration on June 1. Residents should not expect immediate service changes from the FY2027 correction, but decisions on the postponed items could affect event funding or FY2026 allocations after the June 1 meeting.

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R-26-39: Passed — Adjusted Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations for certain funds and programs to provide for actual expenditures and budget reconciliation corrections; motion carried with 8 votes in favor (Councilor Dan Lewis excused).
R-26-37: Postponed to June 1, 2026 — Proposed adjustment to Fiscal Year 2026 operating appropriations and rescinding R-26-36; motion to postpone carried with 8 votes in favor (Councilor Stephanie W. Telles recused).
R-26-38: Postponed to June 1, 2026 — Proposed appropriation within the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget to support Juneteenth activities and rescinding R-26-31; motion to postpone carried with 8 votes in favor (Councilor Dan Lewis excused).

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May 27, 2026, 12:00 AMVia Zoom Video Conferencescheduled

TWENTY-SEVENTH COUNCIL - TWELFTH MEETING

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ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
President Peña led the Pledge of Allegiance in English and Spanish.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTRATION QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
May 18, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
CONSENT AGENDA: {Items may be removed at the request of any Councilor}
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
APPEALS
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this Council Agenda.
APPROVALS: {Contracts, Agreements, and Appointments}
FINAL ACTIONS
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs And Rescinding R-26-36 (Champine)
Appropriating Funds Within The Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget To Support Juneteenth Activities And Rescinding R-26-31 (Rogers)
Adjusting Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs To Provide For Actual Expenditures And Budget Reconciliation Corrections (Grout)
OTHER BUSINESS: {Reports, Presentations, and Other Items}
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Council approves FY2027 budget adjustments

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