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Bronson staff present FY2026–27 draft budget showing $198,000 general‑fund shortfall
Summary
City staff presented a draft FY2026–27 budget projecting just over $1.7 million in general‑fund expenditures and a roughly $198,000 deficit, with planned transfers for cemetery maintenance, street maintenance funding, lead service‑line replacement allocations, and capital items including Compton Street.
City staff presented the draft fiscal year 2026–27 budget and told the council the general fund is projected at just over $1.7 million in expenditures with a projected deficit of approximately $198,000.
The presentation highlighted several line items: a planned transfer of about $4,000 to cemetery operations, $25,000 for park improvements, and $300,000 total budgeted for street maintenance (major and local streets). Staff also proposed continuing a water capital line of $85,000 annually for lead‑service‑line replacement work to be completed by city crews, and included capital improvements such as Compton Street and vehicle replacements (a DPW pickup and a 2020 police Ford Explorer).
Brandon, the presenting staff member, said the budget would include the Canton Street resurfacing and other previously discussed capital projects. He said staff will refine estimates and noted the general fund projection can change as additional revenues are received and final expenditures are reconciled. "I don't have the projected budget yet. Right now, I think we're sitting at over $200,000 under budget," Brandon said during questions about year‑to‑date performance.
Why it matters: The draft shows a modest but material projected shortfall that the council will need to address as the budget process continues. The presentation also identifies continued funding for lead‑service‑line work and street maintenance, priorities that carry service and infrastructure implications for residents.
What’s next: Staff will continue to refine revenue and expenditure estimates and present the capital improvement portion at a future meeting. Council members asked staff to publish a summary of completed projects and funding sources for public transparency.
