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Council adopts tentative FY2026 budget for 30-day public review; no property tax increase proposed
Summary
City Manager Ryan Snow presented the tentative fiscal year 2026 budget. The council approved the tentative document and opened a 30-day comment period. Snow highlighted capital spending on parks, fiber, sewers and water upgrades and said the proposal includes no property tax increase.
City Manager Ryan Snow presented Providence's tentative fiscal year 2026 budget during the council's May 21 meeting and the council adopted the tentative budget and opened a 30-day public-comment period.
Highlights and procedures Snow described the document as an opening for public review: "This is the opening of that process and not the closing of that process." He told the council the budget includes no proposed property-tax increase and concentrates on infrastructure and capital projects, including park acquisitions, upgrades to Hillcrest Park, continued expansion of the city fiber network, and water and sewer upgrades including meter replacement and a planned sewer outfall expansion.
Enterprise and capital funds Snow said the enterprise funds (water, sewer, stormwater, garbage/recycle and fiber) are forecast to maintain or increase reserves and to fund future construction projects. The capital projects fund will absorb excess general-fund revenue designated for one-time projects. The budget packet includes a five-year forecast intended to help the city plan for multi-year work.
Public input and next steps Council adoption of the tentative budget begins a 30-day period for public comment; Snow asked residents to provide written comments and offered his contact information in the budget letter. The council will review public feedback and return with a final budget for formal adoption at a later meeting.
