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Greenfield council adopts schedule for FY 2026–27 budget process amid tight state revenues
Summary
Council received the FY 2026–27 budget calendar: department data entry Feb–Mar, finance revenue projections in March, mid‑year review expected in February, draft budget in May, and two adoption opportunities in June; staff warned of constrained state revenues and upcoming labor negotiations.
City finance staff presented the fiscal‑year 2026–27 budget calendar and warned council to expect a tight revenue picture given current state projections.
The calendar timelines are: departments enter data into ClearGov in February–March; finance will complete revenue projections and present a mid‑year review at the council's second February meeting; the draft budget is expected to be presented at the first May meeting with a budget workshop later in May and two opportunities to adopt the budget in June if additional time is needed.
Staff also noted that five labor groups will be entering contract negotiations this year, which could affect personnel costs and the final budget. "We have 5 labor groups coming to the table this year," staff said, and warned the coming spring will be an “interesting spring” for negotiations.
Council asked no substantive questions at this meeting and staff said more detailed revenue information will be available as the mid‑year review and revenue projections are completed.
Next steps: departments will enter budget data into ClearGov, finance will complete revenue projections for council review, and the council will receive a mid‑year report in February followed by draft budget materials in May.
