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Midland introduces 2026–27 budget; water and wastewater rate increases proposed
Summary
City Manager Kaye and fiscal staff introduced the proposed 2026–27 operating budget, which relies heavily on reserve funds and flags a structural gap; assistants also presented first readings proposing a 5.5% water-reclamation rate increase and a 3% water rate increase, which would raise typical residential bills by a few dollars per month.
City Manager Kaye introduced the proposed 2026–27 operating budget, telling council the document meets council goals but requires drawing on reserve funds for a second consecutive year. Kaye said the budget as presented is adoptable but that the city will need to revisit service levels, revenue assumptions and program priorities during the upcoming…
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