FY 2026-27 City Budget Priorities
Summary
The city is borrowing up to $28 million to finish the Paris Event Center after the county's promised $10 million hasn't shown up, plus fund a pocket park and park fencing. Interest is running around 4.5%, with a 5.5% cap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $28 million in new bond debt; debt service is already programmed into future budgets.
Event-goers, park users near American Heroes and Jane Reynolds parks, and anyone who wants the Paris Event Center finished.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
The proposed $357 million budget puts new money into road paving, a bigger police department including a city-run traffic unit, and homeless outreach, with a 40% general fund reserve. Adoption comes June 23.
City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
The city is borrowing up to $28 million to finish the Paris Event Center after the county's promised $10 million hasn't shown up, plus fund a pocket park and park fencing. Interest is running around 4.5%, with a 5.5% cap.
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