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Birmingham releases balanced FY26–27 budget with $44 million in capital work
Summary
City leaders presented a recommended FY26–27 budget that officials say is balanced and emphasizes $44 million in capital improvements — including $19.3 million for streets, water and sewer — while preserving reserves and expanding transparency tools like an interactive OpenGov budget book.
Birmingham’s elected officials and staff opened a weekend budget hearing on April 25 with a presentation of a recommended FY26–27 budget that city leaders say is balanced and focused on infrastructure.
“So we bring a balanced budget,” the city manager said as he framed the plan amid national economic uncertainty, higher material and energy costs, and rising interest rates. Finance staff later told the commission the recommended three‑year spending plan totals about $146.6…
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