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Providence City Council gave first passage to five major financial and administrative ordinances, including the 2026 tax levy and rates, a $624,786,592 appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, a city compensation plan, employee classifications, and the 2026-2030 capital improvement plan.
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The council advanced the city’s tax, budget, payroll, staffing, and capital plan measures on first passage. One ordinance would set 2026 tax collections between $419,402,913 and $436,179,030 and update tax rates and exemptions for fiscal year 2026-2027. Another would make a $624,786,592 appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. These ordinances still need additional council action before they can take full effect.
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