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Caro Council adopts FY 2026–27 budget, keeps millage at 16.1643
Summary
The Caro City Council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2026–27 that funds wastewater, water-system work and downtown housing efforts and kept the millage at 16.1643; council members voted unanimously to adopt the budget and millage form L4029.
Caro City Council on June 1 adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 budget and approved the city’s millage form L4029, keeping the millage rate at 16.1643.
The budget — passed by roll call vote on Resolution 2026-06 — directs funds toward completion of the wastewater project tied to the state revolving fund, work on Howard and Sherman streets, connection of newly drilled wells to the water system, roof repair at Well One, a boiler upgrade at city hall and new winter equipment for the Department of Public Works. Scott, speaking for city administration, told the council the budget also anticipates receiving $1.5 million from the Community Development Block Grant program for downtown apartments and homeowner rehabilitation programs.
Why it matters: the adopted spending plan funds near-term infrastructure and capital needs, including water and sewer work that administration described as the largest portion of the proposal. Scott said about $5 million of line items are pass-through state or grant funds (SRF, CDBG, Sherman grant) rather than recurring local operating revenue.
Council discussion focused on transparency and detail. Members asked for clearer line-item information — specifically whether a line in the budget recorded as the fountain “installation” should be treated going forward as maintenance funds for the Lion Head Fountain in Be Park. Administration said the fountain was donated and is on city property and that council could operate under an understanding that a budgeted number recorded for installation be used for maintenance if needed.
The city closed the public hearing on the budget before the vote. Roll call on Resolution 2026-06 recorded ‘yes’ votes from Campbell, Hish, OD, Parker, Riley, White and Mayor Schneider; the motion carried. The council also moved to adopt form L4029 (mill rate 16.1643) by voice vote.
What’s next: administration will proceed with budget implementation. Staff noted some capital projects rely on external funding and that alternative financing (loans, bonds) may be discussed if revolving funds are not awarded.
