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Manassas Park governing body adopts FY2027 budget, cuts real‑estate tax rate by 2¢; approves appropriations and PRTC resolution
Summary
The Manassas Park governing body on June 16 adopted the FY2027 budget (including a 2¢ per $100 reduction in the real‑estate tax rate), approved associated appropriations and a PRTC motor‑fuels tax resolution, and adopted a set of market peers for a compensation study.
The Manassas Park governing body adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget on June 16, approving the ordinance as presented and moving forward with associated tax‑and‑fee rates and appropriations.
City manager (Speaker 14) summarized the final budget package, which the governing body adopted after discussion. The adopted package includes a 2¢ reduction in the real‑estate tax rate per $100 of assessed value, a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for staff, and funding for several capital projects including renovation of the splash pad and three added FTEs and an internship program.
Council members voiced a mix of support and concern. Council member (Speaker 8) said she supported the budget but expressed concern that a large water‑rate increase could follow, calling the timing “a little bit of a bait and switch.” Council member (Speaker 3) praised staff work but noted the audit had not yet been received and urged improved timing in future cycles. Council member (Speaker 5) and others emphasized the need to look beyond the real‑estate tax and consider other household costs when judging affordability.
The council approved related items in sequence: the FY2027 tax and fee rates (the only change publicized was the 2‑cent real‑estate rate reduction), a resolution appropriating roughly $850,000 in motor‑fuels tax funds to the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) for covered projects, and a budget appropriation resolution to allocate adopted funds for the city and schools. Council also adopted a holiday calendar amendment to grant a full day off before Thanksgiving.
On personnel and process, the council adopted a proposed market‑target list to guide an external compensation study with Evergreen Solutions; staff and the consultant said data collection would begin upon adoption and deliver draft numbers to staff in roughly six weeks.
Next steps: the budget and related ordinances are final; staff will proceed with appropriations and PRTC processing, and Evergreen will begin the market survey. Council members also directed staff to provide follow‑up materials on the water and sewer study before any rate action.
