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Providence Council approves budget and pay plan

ProvidenceJun 18, 20267 min read

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The Council approved a $635.8 million revenue estimate for fiscal year 2027 and adopted a compensation plan for city jobs for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. It also advanced several ordinances on zoning, city property, water system improvements, and administration, while referring others to committees.

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The Providence Redevelopment Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Rodman Street To The Providence Redevelopment Daboll Street To The Providence Redevelopment

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What this means

The Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget framework, including a revenue estimate of $635,828,389, and approved a new compensation plan for city employees for the next fiscal year. That means the city has set its spending and salary structure for the year beginning July 1, 2026. The Council also sent some property, zoning, traffic, and utility items to committees for further review, so those changes are not final yet.

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Approved the fiscal year 2027 revenue estimate of $635,828,389.
Adopted an ordinance amending the FY2026 appropriation to $624,786,592.
Approved a compensation plan for the City of Providence for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Passed on first reading an ordinance changing the Juvenile Hearing Board provisions.
Referred a traffic weight-limit amendment to the Committee on Public Works.
Referred multiple property-transfer ordinances to the Committee on City Property.
Referred zoning petitions, including a request for a zone change at 21 and 25 Douglas Avenue and a request to add 1183 North Main Street to the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District.
Approved a resolution honoring former Councilman Robert C. 'Bob' Clarkin and Reverend E. Naomi Craig.

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City Council - Regular Council Meeting

Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

The Invocation will be given by Councilman James E. Taylor.
Decision: INVOCATION
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilwoman Ana S. Vargas.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
53809 : Appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board - Kinzel Thomas
Decision: APPOINTMENT BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
ORD-2026-25 : Levy
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
52942 : Appropriation - $624,786,592
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-26 : Compensation Plan
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-27 : Classes of Positions
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-28 : Capital Improvement Plan for The Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
53814 : Amending Chapter 15, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article XII, “Weight Limits”, Sec. 15-142
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53817 : An Ordinance Transferring 14 Alaska Street to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53818 : An Ordinance Transferring 107 Suffolk Street to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53798 : Providence Water Supply Board Distribution System - $26,200,000.00
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53824 : Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Pride Month
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53825 : Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53812 : Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Gordon S. Wood
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53810 : Resolution Honoring The Life, Legacy, and Public Service of Former Councilman Robert C. Clarkin
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53811 : Resolution Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Extraordinary Public Service of Reverend E. Naomi Craig
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53820 : Resolution Congratulating Brown University's Guggenheim Fellows
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53623 : Resolution Transferring 43 Daboll Street To The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53622 : Resolution Transferring 38 Rodman Street To The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53823 : Resolution Transferring 19 Dorothy Avenue to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53473 : Resolution Transferring 64 Garfield Avenue to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: CITY PROPERTY
53474 : Resolution Transferring 127 Sunbury Street to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: CITY PROPERTY
53472 : Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of 252 Jastram Street by the City
Decision: CITY PROPERTY
52637 : Support and Passage of the 2026 Rhode Island House of Representatives Housing Legislative Agenda
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
49023 : Early Education And Childcare access and affordability Legislation before the General Assembly
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52635 : House Bill 2026 H-7317 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2369 - Relating to Education - Rhode Island Early Educator Workforce Act
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52636 : House Bill 2026 H-7319 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2085 - Relating to Human Services - The Rhode Island Works Program
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52643 : House Bill 2026 H-7126 - Relating to Making Revised Appropriations in Support of FY 2026
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52647 : House Bill 2026 H-7680 and Senate Bill 2026 S-3077 - Relating to Education - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52654 : House Bill 2026 H-8163 - Relating to Education - Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52626 : House Bill 2026 H-7981 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2951 - Relating to Elections - Ranked Choice Voting
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
53475 : House Bill 2026 H-7997 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2507 - An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government - Recognition of Native American Tribes
Decision: STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
52807 : An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2 - to Change Article XXIV, Relating to The JHB
Decision: HOPE
ORD-2026-29 : Amending Chapter 2, "Administration", of the Code of Ordinances
Decision: HOPE
49371 : Resolution in Opposition to the Cuts and Reduction in staff at the U.S. Department of Veterans
Decision: HOPE
52639 : House Bill 2026 H-7551 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2715 - Relating to Criminal Offenses - Fraud and False Dealing
Decision: HOPE
52814 : House Bill 2026 H-7775 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2897 - Relating to Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
Decision: WAYS AND MEANS
53801 : Zone Change - 21 & 25 Douglas Avenue
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53808 : Zone Change - 1183 North Main Street
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53800 : Abandonment of the northerly portion of Eutaw Street
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53802 : Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53799 : Providence Innovation District I Owner, LLC
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
53803 : Resolution Extending Congratulations
Decision: CONGRATULATIONS
53804 : Resolution Extending Sympathy
Decision: MEMORIAM