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City of Enid proposes $194.9 million 2026–27 budget with $2 million shortfall; hearings set May 7 and May 12

Mayor and Board Commissioners Meetings · May 6, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented a proposed $192.9 million revenue, $194.9 million expense budget for 2026–27 (about a $2 million deficit), outlined fund-level deficits (sanitary sewer, stormwater, police and fire), and scheduled additional budget hearings May 7 (special) and May 12 with a request for approval on May 19.

Jennifer, a city staff presenter, walked the mayor and commissioners through the proposed 2026–27 City of Enid budget and explained the timeline for public hearings and final consideration.

Jennifer said the proposal shows $192,900,000 in budgeted revenue against $194,900,000 in budgeted expenses, producing an overall deficit of about $2,000,000 that affects four funds. She outlined revenue composition: sales and use taxes account for about 39% of total revenue and utility fees account for about 37%. Jennifer also…

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