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FY2027 Final Budget Adoption

The council locked in next year's budget, deferring some City Hall renovation projects and trimming the Tulip Road design to keep the required 25% reserve, while adding roughly $381,000 for employee pay reclassifications and longevity pay.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 23, 2026

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Fiscal Year 2027 Balanced Budget

The city's $109.1 million general fund spending plan includes 5% pay raises for all employee groups, a $1.4 million police pay boost from the union deal, 21 new positions, and health premiums up 5%. Reserves stay above the 25% policy minimum. Water and wastewater bills rise about $3 a month under the already-scheduled rate increase.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jul 23, 2026