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Garden City council sets May 4 public hearings for FY2026–27 budget and water/sewer rates; recognizes K9 Blue and pantry donation
Summary
Council scheduled public hearings for the fiscal‑year 2026–27 general appropriations/tax levy and water and sewer rates on May 4, 2026, and recognized a $3,000 donation from a police‑vs‑fire charity hockey game and Officer Joseph Stanley and K9 Blue for service and community outreach.
Garden City — At its April 6 meeting the City Council set public hearings for the fiscal year 2026–27 general appropriations and tax levy ordinance and for the 2026–27 water and sewer rate ordinance, both to be held Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Doll moved to introduce the general appropriations and tax levy ordinance and call a public hearing for May 4; the motion passed 7‑0. Councilmember King moved to call a public hearing on the water and sewer rate ordinance for the same date; that motion also passed 7‑0.
Earlier in the meeting the council recognized the annual police‑vs‑fire charity hockey game organized by Parks and Recreation and announced the event raised $3,000 for the home food pantry at the Radcliff Center. Patrol Officer Joseph Stanley presented on the police K9 program: he described Blue, a German Shepherd born March 15, 2020, trained in patrol and narcotics detection, and emphasized the role of regular training and community events. "Blue is more than a partner. He's part of my family," Stanley said.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office also attended and distributed resource guides and announced a forthcoming Citizens Academy for local residents. Council members suggested a municipal budget workshop to explain how the city budget works and discussed options for broadening public‑notice outlets for hearings.
