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Birmingham releases recommended FY2026 budget with lower millage, $30.1 million in capital projects
Summary
City Manager presented a balanced FY2026 recommended budget that reduces the operating millage to 13.1183 and proposes $30.1 million for capital projects, with $18.4 million targeted to streets, water and sewer.
City Manager presented a recommended FY2026 operating budget the commission heard at a public hearing, saying the plan is balanced while lowering the city's operating millage to 13.1183 — 0.1478 mills below last year's levy.
Finance Director Mary outlined the details, saying the city is proposing a $125 million overall budget and a capital program of $30,100,000 for FY2026. "Out of the $30,100,000, $18.4 million, or 61 percent, is allocated to streets, water and sewer improvements," Mary said.
The recommended budget keeps the city's unassigned/general fund balance high (Finance Director Mary said the current balance is about 38 percent)…
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