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Glendale presents fiscally constrained FY2027 budget; no property tax increase and targeted FTE additions
Summary
City staff presented a $713 million FY2027 budget across all funds, with a $341 million general fund and no proposed property tax rate increase. The plan includes 28.5 net new FTEs focused on public safety and services, a 3% COLA recommendation, and department supplementals and CIP updates.
City staff told the Glendale City Council on March 30 that the proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget reflects a conservative approach driven by constrained revenues, inflation and contractual obligations.
The proposed total operating budget across all funds is about $713 million, with the general fund at $341 million (48% of the total). Police services represent $150 million, about 44% of the general fund. Staff recommended no property tax rate increase for the 11th consecutive…
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