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Millington adopts FY27 budget with no property tax increase; $2.5M YMCA commitment phased into capital plan
Summary
The Millington Board approved the FY27 budget on June 8, 2026, keeping the property tax rate steady and advancing $2.5 million in city support for a YMCA renovation contingent on a funding agreement; the budget also funds a new fire station, ALS transition, retail theft unit, and other public‑safety and infrastructure priorities.
The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the city’s FY27 budget on June 8, 2026, approving spending to begin July 1 while keeping the property tax rate unchanged.
The budget highlights presented to the board included construction of Fire Station 3, a planned transition to advanced life support for emergency medical services, creation of a retail‑theft unit in the Millington Police Department, an additional school resource officer, increased traffic enforcement, continued investments in roads, parks, drainage, and water and sewer infrastructure, employee compensation increases, paid parental leave, and residency incentives.
On the question of assisting the YMCA’s planned renovation and childcare expansion, Director Amy Collier said the city is proposing to commit $2.5 million in total support to the project and would formalize the commitment through a funding agreement and memorandum of understanding with the YMCA of Memphis and Mid‑South. Collier said the project’s full capital stack is currently estimated at about $10 million and that the city’s contribution is expected to be “the last in” after other funding is secured. She described the budget presentation as showing $250,000 per year in the capital improvement plan and reiterated that the city will require evidence that the YMCA has secured remaining funding before releasing city dollars.
“We will need to enter into a funding agreement and memorandum of understanding between the city of Millington and the YMCA… they would need to provide the evidence that all the rest of the funding is secured before we write a check,” Collier said.
Alderman Lowry asked for more follow‑up discussions and details about the agreement; the board signaled continued oversight and additional work sessions to finalize terms.
The board approved the budget by roll call; members voiced assent and the final reading passed. The adopted budget items and the formal funding agreement with the YMCA are scheduled for follow up in upcoming meetings and administrative negotiations.
Budget action: final reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026‑11. The board also approved a separate FY26 amendment for schools (Ordinance 2026‑10) during the same meeting.
