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Bowie lays out FY2027 budget guidance as council debates tax, staffing and capital priorities
Summary
City staff presented FY2027 budget guidance showing sustained fund-balance strength but rising personnel and operating costs; council asked staff to model the millage rate required to maintain current service levels while exploring nonresidential revenue strategies and police staffing needs.
City finance staff and the city manager presented Bowie's FY2027 budget guidance at the Jan. 5 council meeting, describing the city's financial position, budget development schedule, policy priorities and areas where the council's direction is needed.
Assistant Finance Director Lola Ugurremi said the city exceeded its fund-balance policy, maintained its "AAA"-type bond ratings from major agencies, and showed rising personnel-service costs (she reported 454.7 FTEs at the start of FY2026 and total personnel service costs that grew to about $45 million in 2025).…
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