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Torrington adopts $10.8 million FY2027 budget, trims capital spending
Summary
On June 16, 2026, the Torrington City Council adopted a $10.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027, approving reduced capital spending and increases in operating and personnel costs. The ordinance passed on third reading with unanimous support.
TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Torrington City Council on Tuesday approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, adopting an ordinance on third reading that sets total city spending at $10,800,000 and reduces capital outlays from the prior year.
Clerk Treasurer Lynette Strecker summarized the budget before the council and said the overall reduction — a 20.4% decline compared with the previous year — is driven primarily by a smaller capital program. "The total budget is $10,800,000 in fiscal year 2027 compared to 2026," Strecker told the council, noting the drop largely reflects the completion of multimillion-dollar projects this year.
Strecker said the operating budget increased about $1.6 million (roughly 6.3%), driven by inflation and wholesale power costs; personnel costs rose about $505,000, reflecting a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment and seasonal wage changes. Major capital items still included in the plan are a roughly $1.4 million generator at the water treatment plant, a $4.4 million waterline replacement project (about $2.2 million budgeted in FY2027 and $2.2 million in FY2028), a $1 million sewer-lining project, remaining East D Street work (~$1.6 million) and a $1.3 million airport FBO building portion.
Strecker said the city aims to maintain 90 days of reserve operating expense and that about $4.4 million of carryover was used to balance the fiscal year 2027 budget. She also said roughly two-thirds of the $13.8 million in planned capital work would be funded by grants or low-interest loans.
Mayor Dobie praised staff work on the budget and noted the budget ordinance was presented on its required third reading. "We have a qualified and strong workforce," he said. The council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance on third reading.
The council adopted the FY2027 spending plan after a public hearing and prior budget work sessions. With adoption, the fiscal year begins July 1, 2026. The full 61-page budget document is available online or from the city clerk’s office.
