Smyrna council adopts FY2027 budget with no tax increase, $28 million for infrastructure

The Smyrna Town Council adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget on a unanimous voice vote, approving a spending plan officials said includes no city property tax increase and $28 million earmarked for infrastructure improvements.

Sierra, the town finance director, told council that “the 2027 budget document is 166 pages this year,” and highlighted that the plan uses no new debt and that the town’s pension is fully funded. She said the package is the result of multiple reviews, including a two‑day budget retreat and follow‑up workshops.

The budget ordinance passed at the regular May meeting. Council members stressed the importance of timing: staff noted the county assessor must certify reappraisal numbers before the town can finalize a revenue‑neutral rate. Sierra said the certified figures are still pending with the state board of equalization and the town may convene a five‑minute special meeting to amend the tax ordinance once the county’s certified rate is available.

Mayor Reid and other council members praised staff work on the document and stressed that the budget seeks to balance services with long‑term investments. The council also approved routine year‑end amendments that adjust personnel projections for police and fire and increase transfers to capital projects.

Next steps: staff will monitor the county certification process and, if necessary, call a brief special meeting to adopt the revenue‑neutral tax rate and preserve budget compliance with state filing deadlines.