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Beaumont staff present near-balanced FY2027 budget; council sets May workshop to vet staffing and tax options
Summary
City staff presented a draft FY2027 budget with $75.38 million in projected general-fund revenue and a nearly balanced spending plan; one-time enhancements of $287,635 were proposed and staff warned long-term shortfalls unless growth or a tax measure materializes.
City staff on Thursday presented the draft fiscal year 2027 city manager's budget, outlining projected general fund revenues of $75,380,000 and proposed expenditures of $75,050,000 before enhancement requests.
"Projected revenues for the fiscal year 2027 budget is $75,380,000," said Lisa Leech, the staff presenter, who walked council through a revenue mix that lists sales tax as the largest source at 39%, other taxes at 18% and property tax at 14%. Leech said building permit revenue is forecast roughly $1,000,000 lower than the FY26 budgeted estimate and cautioned that sales-tax volatility will…
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