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Bay City adopts $182.3 million FY 2026-27 budget; millage rates approved
Summary
The City Commission approved the FY 2026-27 budget and millage rates totaling $182,289,158 after a public hearing; the motion passed on a 9-0 roll call. City leaders said the budget reflects collections for utilities and $13 million from property taxes.
The Bay City City Commission voted unanimously on June 15 to adopt the city’s FY 2026-27 budget and corresponding millage rates, approving a total budget of $182,289,158 following a public hearing.
Commissioner Dueweke moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and the clerk called the roll. The commission recorded nine yes votes and the resolution passed. Commissioners and staff emphasized that approximately $100 million of the total represents utility fee collections (water, sewer, electric) and roughly $13 million is expected from property taxes; commissioners noted about 55% of the property tax portion supports law enforcement.
Mayor and commissioners urged public engagement during the budget year and noted the budget will be managed by newly announced staff: Angela Willsee, the city’s new finance director, and other department leaders. Commissioners also highlighted planned road projects and the city’s selection for a regional resiliency grant to support Riverwalk sidewalk and shoreline stabilization work (award amount not yet specified).
The commission and staff encouraged residents to review budget details and to provide suggested changes during the fiscal year as revenue estimates from state and grant sources are finalized.
The commission took no additional amendments at the meeting; the vote was recorded by roll call.
