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Council Approves FY 2027 Budget Package

HerndonApr 28, 20262 min read

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The Town Council approved the FY 2027 budget package by 6-0, including the real estate tax levy, higher water and sewer charges, an increased solid waste fee, fiscal planning, and funding appropriations.

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Residents should expect changes to taxes and service charges as part of the adopted FY 2027 budget. The council also approved funding to implement the budget, including the pay plan and ongoing and capital projects. The meeting approved redevelopment with commercial and multifamily residential uses at 575 Herndon Parkway, as well as several other zoning and capital-planning actions.

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Approved Ordinance 26-O-08 levying taxes for the FY 2027 budget by a 6-0 vote.
Approved Ordinance 26-O-09 increasing sanitary sewer and water service and usage charges by a 6-0 vote.
Approved Ordinance 26-O-10 increasing and recategorizing solid waste fees by a 6-0 vote; the town stated it is considering tiered trash-can options.
Approved Resolution 26-G-27 adopting the FY 2027 fiscal planning resolution by a 6-0 vote.
Approved Ordinance 26-O-11 appropriating funds for the FY 2027 budget, including the pay plan and ongoing and capital funding, by a 6-0 vote.
Approved redevelopment of 575 Herndon Parkway for commercial and multifamily residential uses by a 6-0 vote.
Approved a special exception for hair services at 1020 Elden Street, Suite 205, by a 6-0 vote.
Approved zoning updates related to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act by a 6-0 vote.
Approved the FY 2028 through FY 2032 portion of the FY 2027-FY 2032 Capital Improvement Program by a 6-0 vote, including projects such as Bready Park tennis court conversion, racquetball court renovations, and the Herndon Community Center roof replacement.

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