FY 2026/2027 city budget adopted
Summary
The final budget spends about $69.05 million — 2.5% less than last year — while boosting police funding 5.3% and holding services steady. The city cut discretionary costs like the printed newsletter and two vacant positions, partly to get ahead of possible property tax reform on the November ballot.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total spending drops about $1.77 million (2.5%) from last year even as police spending rises.
Residents get the same services with stronger police funding, drainage projects, and reserves preserved for emergencies.
The printed city newsletter is eliminated and two vacant positions are cut; some training, conference, and special-event spending is trimmed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission Meetings - Sep 15, 2026
The final budget spends about $69.05 million — 2.5% less than last year — while boosting police funding 5.3% and holding services steady. The city cut discretionary costs like the printed newsletter and two vacant positions, partly to get ahead of possible property tax reform on the November ballot.
City Commission Meetings - Sep 8, 2026
The city kept the property tax rate at 1.7261 mills for a 31st straight year and adopted a leaner budget that still adds about $1.46 million for police and $2.5 million for drainage. Rising property values, not the rate, generate roughly $185,815 more revenue.
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