Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Operating Budget
Summary
The City Council reviewed revenue projections and conducted preferential polling on the real estate tax rate, indicating a preference to maintain the current $1.14 rate while addressing unfunded state mandates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Each penny on the real estate tax rate represents approximately $1.67 million in municipal revenue.
Property owners benefit from a stable tax rate, while the city maintains funding for core municipal services.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Work Session — April 8, 2026
City Manager Mary Bunting proposed a $708.6 million operating budget for FY 2027, maintaining the real estate tax rate at $1.14 per $100 and funding a 4% raise for city workers.
City Council Work Session — March 25, 2026
City Council Work Session — February 25, 2026
The City Council reviewed revenue projections and conducted preferential polling on the real estate tax rate, indicating a preference to maintain the current $1.14 rate while addressing unfunded state mandates.
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