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Berkeley council adopts FY2026–27 budget, keeps overall millage steady while approving utility rate increases
Summary
The Berkeley City Council adopted the FY2026–27 budget and millage rates after a detailed presentation of revenues, capital needs and constraints from Michigan property‑tax law. The council also approved an 8% increase to variable water and sewer rates (about a 4.7% average bill increase).
A majority of the Berkeley City Council voted May 4 to adopt the city manager’s proposed FY2026–27 budget and the accompanying millage rates, approving a multiyear financial plan that staff said balances constrained revenue growth with a pressing capital program.
City Manager (name on file with the city) and Finance Director Carl Johnson presented the budget, highlighting a widening gap between assessed and taxable values under Michigan’s Proposal A and Headley rules that limit the city’s ability to grow tax…
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