Council adopts FY2027 general-fund plan after 8% cuts

Sep 15, 2026

Fort Payne's council unanimously adopted the FY2027 general-fund plan, which reduces a prior proposal from $722,000 to $665,000 (an 8% decrease), marking the first projected "in the black" general-fund figure in at least four years, according to staff.

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On Sept. 15 the Fort Payne City Council approved the proposed FY2027 general-fund budget after a work session and staff adjustments that reduced proposed appropriations by roughly 8%.

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