FY 2026-27 Millage Rate and Budget Adoption
Summary
The city is weighing $561,000 in new fire and police positions and a $4.4 million capital wish list. Because of uncertain state property-tax legislation, staff recommends delaying the police station bond issuance until after August while continuing design and construction with fund balance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
New positions would add $561,036 in recurring annual costs; the police station requires about $11.4 million in new debt.
Residents gain faster fire response from new staffing and station doors, better police intelligence capability, and a new police station — if financing timing works out.
Taxpayers could face higher millage rates if state property-tax changes pass without a general obligation bond exemption.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council Regular Session - Budget Hearing - Sep 21, 2026
The city locked in next year's tax rate at the rolled-back rate — no tax increase — and adopted a $102.3 million budget that funds 4% raises, police and fire contract increases, and park/pool repairs. The total rate of 5.7767 mills is actually slightly lower than last year's.
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City Council Regular Session - Budget Hearing - Sep 10, 2026
The city is holding the tax rate at the rollback rate — zero percent increase — while still funding 4% raises and same service levels. Final adoption comes at the September 21 hearing.
City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 20, 2026
Council set next year's tentative tax rate at the rollback rate, meaning no citywide tax increase, with the first budget hearing set for September 10.
Community Redevelopment Agency - Jul 20, 2026
The CRA's proposed budget totals about $1.96 million, mostly for the Franklin Street Extension, Solary Park pond work, and the Boston Hill crosswalk. It comes back for a formal vote August 17.
City Council Work Session - May 27, 2026
Property values came in better than expected, every priority capital project is funded, and the city can finally replace vehicles without borrowing. Operating expenses dropped about $300,000 thanks to department directors.
City Council Work Session - Apr 27, 2026
The city is weighing $561,000 in new fire and police positions and a $4.4 million capital wish list. Because of uncertain state property-tax legislation, staff recommends delaying the police station bond issuance until after August while continuing design and construction with fund balance.
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