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Bay City Commission adopts $182.3 million FY2026‑27 budget and approves millage rates
Summary
The Bay City City Commission voted unanimously June 15 to approve the FY2026‑27 budget of $182,289,158 and associated millage rates. Commissioners thanked staff and noted the budget’s focus areas, including roadwork and public safety funding.
The Bay City City Commission unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget and millage rates at its June 15 meeting, approving a $182,289,158 spending plan. Commissioner Dewitt moved to approve the resolution, Commissioner Zanotti seconded, and the clerk recorded a 9‑0 roll call in favor.
Commissioners described the budget as the city’s principal annual plan and thanked staff for preparing it. Commissioner Dewitt said of the total, roughly $100 million reflected fee collections for utilities and approximately $13 million came from property taxes, with about 55% of the property tax portion supporting law enforcement. "We're passing tonight and that's the seeing the money go toward the things that people want for what we can afford," one commissioner said, urging public participation in future budget discussions.
In manager’s reports tied to the budget, the city announced personnel changes in finance and community development and reported Bay City had been selected by the East Michigan Council of Governments (MCOG) for a regional resiliency project to stabilize sections of the Bay City Riverwalk; the grant dollar amount was not specified at the meeting.
The commission’s vote concluded the formal budget process for the coming year. Staff said they will continue to monitor state revenues and adjust for midyear changes as needed; the commission noted further public input opportunities if residents want modifications.
