Council Reviews Proposed FY2027 Budget
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The proposed FY2027 budget is projected to be balanced without using reserves while maintaining existing service levels despite higher personnel, equipment, vehicle, and infrastructure costs.
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What this means
The budget proposal covers October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and prioritizes continuing current city services. Council also discussed a possible 1% Local Homestead Option Sales Tax, which would require state approval and a voter referendum and could provide property-tax relief for homesteaded properties. Residents will see the previously approved stormwater rate changes on business bills beginning October 1 and likely on residential tax bills in January; a future stormwater bond may help accelerate projects.
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- No final budget adoption was recorded; the meeting reviewed the City Manager's proposed FY2027 budget.
- Staff projected a completely balanced budget without drawing from reserves.
- Council discussed, but did not approve, pursuing a 1% Local Homestead Option Sales Tax; adoption would require a local act of the General Assembly and voter referendum.
- Staff planned additional public information about the stormwater rate changes.
- A possible future stormwater bond was discussed to supplement stormwater rates and accelerate priority projects.
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