2027 City Budget and Property Tax Levy
Summary
The mayor called out a contradiction in state law: the ERP formula says the city can grow spending by $1.3 million a year, but the levy limit — based on net new construction — only allows $130,000 in new taxes. The city maxes out the ERP to protect about $684,000 in state aid, but the math keeps getting tighter.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city receives about $684,000 in ERP aid — up $47,000 from last year — but that doesn't come close to covering cost growth.
Anyone who values the city preserving state aid and fiscal flexibility.
Residents, because the state's formulas cap revenue while costs — especially insurance — keep climbing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council - Nov 4, 2026
The proposed 2027 budget totals about $35.3 million, up 3.8% from 2026, with a property tax levy of about $29.9 million (excluding TIF). Property taxes would rise only 0.62%, and public safety remains the largest expense at about $22.6 million. Residents can weigh in at the public hearing before the council votes.
Finance & Human Resources Committee - Sep 30, 2026
The mayor called out a contradiction in state law: the ERP formula says the city can grow spending by $1.3 million a year, but the levy limit — based on net new construction — only allows $130,000 in new taxes. The city maxes out the ERP to protect about $684,000 in state aid, but the math keeps getting tighter.
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