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Winston council adopts $17.85 million budget for 2026–27 and passes related revenue resolutions
Summary
The Winston City Council on June 15 adopted the FY 2026–27 operating and capital budget with total appropriations of $15,458,118 and a total budget of $17,851,336, and approved related resolutions needed to receive state revenues.
The Winston City Council adopted its operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026–27 on June 15, approving total appropriations of $15,458,118 and a total budget of $17,851,336.
Staff presented Resolution 26-1227, describing the spending plan and the need to certify services to qualify for state funds. "These resolutions are required for the city to receive state revenue funds and to operate for the 2026–27 fiscal year with the total appropriations of $15,458,118 and a total budget of $17,851,336," a staff member told the council.
The council also approved a series of companion resolutions by voice vote: Resolution 26-1228 (certifying provision of municipal services), Resolution 26-1229 (election to receive state revenues), Resolution 26-1230 (categorizing taxes for FY 2026–27) and Resolution 26-1231 (adopting the classification and compensation schedule). Each was read by title and passed after brief procedural comments.
Councilors discussed procedural items and the practical effect of the budget on services; staff noted the city must complete these actions to continue receiving state revenue streams. The council approved the measures by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
What happens next: Staff will implement the adopted budget and proceed with the administrative steps required by state agencies to secure the city’s share of state revenues for 2026–27.
