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Winterset City Council adopts FY 2026–2027 budget, lowers consolidated levy rate
Summary
The Winterset City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2026–2027 budget April 20, approving a reduced consolidated levy rate of 16.146 from 16.409 and endorsing county-required publications and filings; no public protests were recorded during the hearing.
The Winterset City Council unanimously approved the city’s FY 2026–2027 budget on April 20, adopting Resolution No. 2026-21 after a short public hearing in which no members of the public spoke.
City Administrator Andrew J. Barden presented the proposed operating budget, saying it reflects a consolidated levy rate decrease from 16.409 to 16.146 and is supported by about $64.9 million in taxable valuation growth over six years. Barden summarized net adjustments: a $41,637 increase in mandated employee benefits offset by a $19,708 reduction in insurance costs, $20,500 in program revenue growth, and approximately $34,936 in valuation-driven capacity. He said modest departmental increases include roughly $11,850 for public safety, $8,500 for streets, and $7,000 for the library.
Barden described the budget’s funding mix as diversified beyond property tax to include Road Use Tax, Local Option Sales Tax and program revenues, and he told the council the plan preserves service levels while positioning the city to manage growth. The council held a stand-alone public hearing on the budget as required; notice of publication was on file and no written protests were received.
Council Member Fletcher moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-21 adopting the FY 2026–2027 budget; Council Member Eller seconded and the resolution passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. The resolution record cites compliance with Iowa Code §362.3 for required publication and hearing procedures.
The council’s adoption completes the city’s local budget process for FY 2026–2027; the resolution directs required filings and reporting. The budget filing and related annual reports will be completed as noted in the resolution.
