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Rochester Hills council adopts FY2026 first‑quarter budget amendment that moves 2025 carryovers into active projects
Summary
Council approved a first‑quarter FY2026 amendment that increases revenues by $5.8M and expenditures by $20.3M (net impact $14.5M), largely to carry forward previously budgeted but uncompleted 2025 projects including Safe Streets for All, water/sewer master plan work and various capital projects.
The Rochester Hills City Council voted March 23 to adopt the fiscal‑year 2026 first‑quarter budget amendment presented by finance staff.
Finance staff described the amendment as principally a set of carryovers: projects and services budgeted in 2025 that were not completed and are being reallocated into 2026 to finish planned work. The amendment increases total revenues by $5,800,000 and total expenditures by $20,300,000, producing a net $14,500,000 impact on the city’s fund balances.
New or notable revenue items cited in the presentation include a $4,000,000 contribution from Oakland County Parks and a $2,000,000 state allocation for Noicky Park. The presentation also identified $400,000 carried into the current year for the Safe Streets for All grant and a $400,000 reduction in state revenue sharing tied to changes in gasoline tax receipts. The amendment lists multiple capital projects to be funded, among them signal and pathway projects, the University Hills water main replacement design, SCADA upgrades, Fire Station 1 renovations and fleet replacements.
On the expenditure side, staff reported approximately $19.3 million is linked to capital projects rolled forward from 2025. Operating carryovers include network and cybersecurity upgrades in the MIS fund, water and sewer system master planning, and DPS garage floor repairs. Staff said $32,000 of new operating expenses are included (Bloomer Park kiosks) and cited $127,000 of new capital primarily for three Hawk (pedestrian) signals.
Council members asked technical questions about reimbursement timing for grant projects and whether expense lines showed both gross costs and expected recoveries. Finance staff said reimbursements will be accounted for in the 2027 budget once expenditures are made and reimbursements occur. Council also asked about staffing and program timing for the many carryover projects.
The council approved the amendment by voice vote after a motion from the vice president and a second; the transcript records the motion and approval but no roll‑call tally.
What this means for residents: the amendment reauthorizes city spending to complete identified 2025 projects and advances designs and procurements for several 2026 construction projects; individual tax or fee impacts were not specified during the hearing.
Next steps: staff will manage project procurement and execute contracts as authorized by council approvals; financial tracking for reimbursements tied to grants will appear in future budget reports.
