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Forest Park unveils proposed $46.4 million FY 2026–27 budget; second reading set for June 15
Summary
City finance staff presented the first reading of the FY 2026–27 operating budget, proposing funded dollars of $46,439,729 with allocations for public safety, infrastructure, parks, economic development and services; a town hall and second hearing are scheduled before adoption.
Forest Park finance staff presented the first reading of the proposed FY 2026–27 operating budget on June 1, with a proposed funded amount of $46,439,729 covering operations and capital projects.
Finance said the budget is intended to sustain public safety, infrastructure repairs, parks and recreation, economic development and essential services. Staff noted the figure mirrors the budget content presented at the council retreat and emphasized public outreach: a community town hall was scheduled for the coming Wednesday and a second public hearing and adoption are planned for June 15.
Council members asked for time to review the budget details; staff invited residents to the town hall to ask questions. No final adoption occurred at the June 1 meeting; the council will consider adoption after the June 15 hearing.
What happens next: Finance and staff will hold a public town hall to answer questions and seek resident input; the council is scheduled to take adoption action at its next meeting.
