Broken Arrow staff previews $487 million FY2027 budget; final adoption set for July 15

City administration presented the proposed fiscal year 2027 municipal budget to the Broken Arrow City Council on June 16, outlining revenues, expenditures and timeline for final adoption. City Manager Michael Spurgeon and Finance Director Cindy Arnold said the tentative total budget is $487,039,000, including an operational (general fund) budget of approximately $194,629,027.

Key figures disclosed include personnel services of roughly $119 million, other services and charges near $61 million, materials and supplies around $14.7 million, capital outlay of about $242.7 million, and debt service of $49.7 million as components of the total budget package. Staff reminded the council that the budget document has been available for public review online and at City Hall since mid‑May, that a budget workshop occurred May 12 and a public hearing was held June 1, and that council will set final adoption on July 15 by resolution.

Councilors thanked staff for the transparent materials and praised the budget book’s detail. Multiple members encouraged continuing public engagement and noted the availability of the document for citizens to review before the adoption vote. Staff asked the council to consider approval on July 15 and to forward any final questions or requests for clarification ahead of that meeting.

What happens next: the council will consider final adoption by resolution at the July 15 council meeting; staff will continue to respond to questions and provide any requested clarifications prior to that date.