FY2027 Budget and Millage Rate
Summary
The city locked in a 6.4525 mill rate — a 1.05% increase over rollback — and a ~$1 billion budget. Extra property tax revenue goes mainly to police and fire raises and positions. Driscoll and Givens voted no.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Your property tax rate ticks up about 1%, adding $14.8 million in revenue largely for public safety pay.
Police, fire, and city employees receiving contracted raises, plus residents served by expanded fire staffing.
Advocates argue youth programs remain underfunded relative to police spending.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 17, 2026
The city locked in a 6.4525 mill rate — a 1.05% increase over rollback — and a ~$1 billion budget. Extra property tax revenue goes mainly to police and fire raises and positions. Driscoll and Givens voted no.
City Council - Sep 3, 2026
The city's proposed 6.4525 mill rate is a 1.05% increase over rollback, driven mainly by police and fire wage increases. Two council members wanted it cut; the final hearing September 17 is the last chance to weigh in.
City Council - Jul 23, 2026
The proposed millage rate stays at 6.4525 mills, but rising property values mean about $14.8 million more in tax revenue. Some residents and advocates want more of it spent on youth violence prevention.
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