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Dubuque City Council adopts FY2027 budget, holds levy steady and approves utility rate increases
Summary
The Dubuque City Council unanimously adopted an amended FY2027 budget that keeps the city property tax rate unchanged and approves several utility rate increases and a multi-year capital plan. Council members pledged a review of administrative overhead allocation after widespread public concern.
DUBUQUE — The Dubuque City Council adopted an amended fiscal year 2027 budget on April 28, 2026, voting unanimously to receive, file and adopt the package while keeping the city's property tax rate at about $10.06 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson told the council the revised recommendation was possible after the city received stronger-than-expected DRA rent projections — a recurring increase she quantified as $223,003.85 — and a $93,722 reduction in recurring general-fund expenses tied to changes at 5 Flags’ private management. "This revised recommended budget actually maintains the current property tax rate in fiscal year 2027," Larson said during the presentation.
Nut graf: The council approved a five-year capital-improvement plan that includes significant water, sewer, stormwater and solid-waste investments and a set of enterprise rate adjustments to pay for them. Council members stressed they would pursue greater transparency and a policy review of how…
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