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Madison Heights council hears $68.9 million FY2027 budget, schedules adoption for May 11
Summary
City staff presented a proposed $68.9 million fiscal 2027 budget that levies the city's full authorized millage, funds $10.3 million in capital outlay, and includes a 5.128% water/sewer rate increase; council took no action and will hold a public hearing and vote May 11.
Madison Heights city staff on April 13 presented the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, outlining a $68.9 million spending plan that would keep the general fund at $43.3 million, allocate $10.3 million for capital outlay and hold staffing growth to roughly 0.6 full‑time equivalent positions. City manager Marsh and Finance Director Linda Kunath led the presentation and answered council questions.
The presentation listed key priorities: maintaining public safety and core services, funding planned road rehabilitation and water/sewer system improvements, and continuing investments in parks and communications. Marsh said the city will levy its full authorized operating millage — just over 13.5 mills — for a total millage rate of about 24.9 mills, noting that that level limits the city’s ability to expand services if…
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