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Sykesville council adopts fiscal 2026–27 budget of just over $5.6 million; tax rate unchanged
Summary
The Sykesville Mayor and Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑01, approving an FY 2026–27 operating and capital budget the town described as "just over $5,600,000" and stating the tax rate will remain unchanged.
The Sykesville Mayor and Town Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2026‑01, the town’s fiscal year 2026–27 budget, after a brief presentation and a public hearing with no speakers.
Town staff summarized the budget as an operating and capital plan for FY27 totaling "just over $5,600,000," and said "the tax rate is staying the same at point $3.02 cents per $100 of assessed value." The presentation also noted the adoption packet now includes the town’s five‑year capital improvements program (CIP), which outlines planned capital projects and the dollars set aside for them.
Mayor asked staff to present the high points before the hearing opened. After the presentation the council opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.; no members of the public signed up to speak and the hearing was closed by motion. Councilman Dyer moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Smith seconded. The mayor called the vote and announced the ordinance was approved unanimously. The meeting record does not include a roll‑call of individual votes.
The council and staff encouraged residents to review the budget and CIP documents posted on the town website.
What’s next: the ordinance takes effect as the town’s FY 2026–27 spending plan; staff said they will continue to publish budget documents and follow up on CIP scheduling for specific capital projects.
