Proposed 2027 City Budget
Summary
The proposed 2027 budget raises the tax levy about 1% to $13.12 million, adding roughly $6 on a $250,000 home. Big line-item swings — building services wages, capital equipment, debt service — are mostly reallocation and accounting changes rather than new spending.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $6 more per year on a $250,000 assessment; levy up $126,208 overall.
All city taxpayers and residents relying on city services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget Workshop 10 12 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
The proposed 2027 budget raises the tax levy about 1% to $13.12 million, adding roughly $6 on a $250,000 home. Big line-item swings — building services wages, capital equipment, debt service — are mostly reallocation and accounting changes rather than new spending.
Finance Committee Meeting 09 23 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
The 2027 budget proposes $25.3 million in general fund revenues with a 1% levy increase and a roughly $6 bump on a $250,000 home. Interest revenue is projected to drop $450,000, but state aid increases help offset it. The council will hold further budget meetings and may make cuts.
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