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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
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 noted an increase in budgeted expenses driven in part by personnel, operations, capital outlay and rising debt service.
On fund-level details, Jennifer identified four "unbalanced funds": sanitary sewer, stormwater, police and fire. She said sanitary sewer is budgeting $4,300,000 in fee revenue but roughly $2,200,000 of that is needed to cover debt service, leaving a smaller transfer available for projects; despite the deficit she said the sanitary sewer fund "has money in the bank" to cover projects in the near term. For stormwater and other enterprise funds she said fund balances remain healthy but recommended future study around upcoming MS4 stormwater requirements.
Commissioners asked about the recent debt increase tied to the Call Lake project and about retainage payments; staff said most work is complete and only retainage remains. Jennifer flagged a $1,300,000 request for a possible used ladder truck for fire, and noted capital projects and TIF-related increases tied to a facility referred to as "Tachyon" that are expected to add revenue next year.
Jennifer described the city's schedule: a special budget meeting and budget hearing on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. to cover capital improvement program items; continuation on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. to review remaining funds; and a request for approval during the regular council meeting on May 19 unless additional time is needed.
The presentation closed with staff offering to meet individually with commissioners for detailed follow-up. No formal vote was taken at the study session.
