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Council takes first reading on draft FY27 budget, staff says plan includes major capital projects
Summary
At first reading on June 2, Bristol’s draft FY27 budget was presented as roughly $194 million and described as a 25.8% increase over FY26 that includes about $35 million in privately funded capital facilities; the council moved the ordinance forward for additional review.
Finance director Holly Von presented the draft fiscal year 2027 budget at first reading on June 2, describing the document as a multi‑part plan that continues current city programs while adding strategic capital investments.
Von said the draft totaled roughly $194 million (the presentation read the figure as $194,44,660) and reflected a 25.8% increase over the prior year; she emphasized the figure includes approximately $35 million in privately funded capital facilities expenditures. Von also summarized the municipal government portion and the city’s contribution to the school system; she noted the draft budget funds library operations and other recurring services.
Councilmembers thanked staff and external consultants for planning and noted the city intends to use strategic borrowing and bonds where appropriate. The council moved to approve the ordinance on first reading and scheduled a public hearing/second reading for the required date on the budget calendar.
What this means: First reading advances the draft to the next procedural step; final adoption requires a subsequent public hearing and second reading. Detailed department‑level and capital funding decisions will be refined before final adoption.
