Council adopts Norwalk’s FY 2025–26 budget and updated salary schedules
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Summary
By roll call vote the Norwalk City Council adopted Resolution No. 25‑27 adopting the FY 2025–26 budget and Resolution No. 25‑28 updating salary schedules for several employee groups; staff said the budget is structurally balanced but urged caution given uncertain sales tax outlook.
The Norwalk City Council on June 16 adopted the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and approved updated salary schedules for multiple employee groups.
Finance staff presented the proposed budget as a structurally balanced plan assembled amid uncertain revenue conditions. Finance staff noted federal and market changes affecting sales tax receipts and said the city would closely monitor first‑quarter sales tax results and report back to council by fall. The total city budget presented was roughly $304 million, with approximately $165 million in operating budget. Staff said capital projects account for about 43% of the total and highlighted about $20 million for public safety including the sheriff’s contract.
The finance director said the general fund revenues were estimated at about $78.7 million against operations and capital slightly above that; the plan uses limited reserve amounts including $650,000 from a pension stabilization fund and proposes $2.3 million to replenish capital reserves and $500,000 for community grants. Staff said the plan assumes no layoffs but warned of continued uncertainty and the potential need for mid‑year adjustments.
Council voted by roll call to adopt Resolution No. 25‑27 to establish the FY 2025–26 budget and Resolution No. 25‑28 to adopt the updated salary schedule for general, hourly, executive and mid‑management employees.
Why this matters: The budget sets the city’s spending priorities for the coming year and funds core services including public safety, transit and capital improvements; staff emphasized monitoring sales tax receipts and returning with updates if revenues diverge from assumptions.
Next steps: Staff will monitor revenue performance, particularly sales tax, and report back to council no later than October–November with updated financial results and potential adjustments.
