FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption
Summary
The city is projecting a $645,000 general fund overrun this year, blamed mostly on the ESG energy project, and the proposed FY27 budget adds six positions — including four police officers to create a fourth patrol beat and a business specialist to help businesses navigate city processes. Council members want to see revenue figures before committing to spending priorities.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
General fund running $645,000 over budget this year; enterprise funds about $500,000 over, driven by the ESG project.
Residents get more police coverage, a faster dispatch center pipeline, and a dedicated business liaison.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — June 2, 2026
The city's new annual budget keeps spending just below revenue — a $35,621 cushion in the general fund. Some one-time projects may come back to council this fall and pull from reserves.
City Council — May 19, 2026
The final draft budget projects $61 million in revenue against $86.7 million in spending, with heavy capital investment in water wells, sewer projects, traffic signals, and street maintenance. About half the general fund goes to personnel, with police and facility maintenance the biggest departments.
City Council — March 17, 2026
The city is projecting a $645,000 general fund overrun this year, blamed mostly on the ESG energy project, and the proposed FY27 budget adds six positions — including four police officers to create a fourth patrol beat and a business specialist to help businesses navigate city processes. Council members want to see revenue figures before committing to spending priorities.
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