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Council approves first reading of FY2027 budget ordinance; general fund about $97.1M, no tax increase proposed
Summary
Council gave first reading (by caption only) to the FY2026-27 budget ordinance, which includes a $97,107,155 general fund and a $50,668,608 school operating fund; staff recommended the ordinance and second reading is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
City staff presented the fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance for first reading on May 12; council approved the first reading by roll call.
Ms. Spratlin (staff) read the appropriation figures included in the ordinance. Key figures read into the record: General Fund $97,107,155; Community Development Block Grant Fund $366,500; Local Funded Capital Projects Fund $3,191,200; State and Federal funded Capital Projects Fund $8,228,008; Transit Enterprise Fund $863,892; School operating fund $50,668,608; School textbook fund $1,636,813; School Nutrition Fund $3,374,124; School Local Capital Projects Fund $1,401,505; School construction fund $1,776,424; School activity funds $1,198,577.
Council members praised staff and department heads for work on a difficult budget and noted there would be a second reading and final adoption scheduled for May 26, 2026. Several council members said the budget avoided a tax increase and made targeted allocations despite fiscal constraints.
The motion for first reading was made and seconded; the clerk recorded the roll call in favor. The first reading does not enact appropriations; it begins the required ordinance process with a second reading and final adoption pending the May 26 hearing and vote.
What happens next: a second reading and final adoption of the budget ordinance is scheduled for May 26, 2026; staff will follow up on any committee questions and public hearing outcomes.
