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Birmingham releases $146.6 million recommended budget, prioritizing infrastructure and capital projects
Summary
City manager and finance staff presented a recommended FY 2026–27 budget that keeps the millage at 12.9731, emphasizes $44 million in capital improvements — including $19.3M for streets, water and sewer — and relies on conservative assumptions amid economic uncertainty.
Birmingham city officials presented a recommended FY 2026–27 budget that totals roughly $146.6 million and emphasizes infrastructure investment while keeping the city’s tax rate below last year’s level.
Finance staff said the three-year operating plan includes $44,000,000 in capital improvements, with about $19,300,000 earmarked for streets, water and sewer projects. The proposed operating millage is 12.9731, which staff said is lower than the prior year; the finance presentation estimated an average homeowner with taxable…
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