FY 2026-27 proposed budget and JPA borrowing
Summary
The city manager's team delivered a balanced budget without layoffs after a $25 million shortfall — funding streets, sidewalks, trees, Botts Field repairs, small business support, and housing initiatives. Public input happens May 13 and 16; the hearing is June 8.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$393.9M all-funds budget, including $208M revenue, a $4.1M operating reserve, and a $3M debt service reserve.
Residents get better streets, sidewalks, parks and transit; city workers keep jobs; small businesses get fee relief.
Vera argued future taxpayers bear 30 years of JPA repayment, and that street resurfacing priorities were underweighted.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting Agenda — May 26, 2026
The city manager's balanced budget adds money for mobile crisis teams, childcare, sidewalks, street repaving and parks, largely funded by a $40 million JPA transaction that Vera criticized as saddling residents with 30 years of repayment. A final budget comes back June 8.
City Council Meeting Agenda — May 11, 2026
The city manager's team delivered a balanced budget without layoffs after a $25 million shortfall — funding streets, sidewalks, trees, Botts Field repairs, small business support, and housing initiatives. Public input happens May 13 and 16; the hearing is June 8.
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