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Cleveland aldermen adopt FY2026–27 budget, ordinance No. 026-003
Summary
The Cleveland Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted the FY2026–27 budget (Bill No. 601), approved as Ordinance No. 026-003, following statutory readings and roll‑call votes. The budget includes funding for street repairs and addresses water/sewer infrastructure; a CPA contract vote was postponed.
The Cleveland Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 budget on June 16, 2026, approving Bill No. 601 as Ordinance No. 026-003 after completing required readings and roll‑call votes.
Mayor Roberson presented the proposed Annual Budget Book and the board completed the statutory first and second readings. Alderman Walker moved for the first reading in its entirety and Alderman Williams seconded; Alderman Muller later moved to approve the first reading and Alderman Walker seconded. The second reading was done by title only after a motion by Alderman Muller, seconded by Alderman Hull. The final motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Alderman Muller and seconded by Alderman Walker; the roll call recorded six ayes (Muller, Hull, Williams, B. Hull, Goben, Walker) and no nays.
Board discussion during the budget presentation highlighted street repairs and aging water/sewer infrastructure as priorities. Mayor Roberson later noted that the street repair quote will increase by $20,000 because of prevailing‑wage requirements and higher asphalt costs and stated the budget has sufficient funds to cover the added cost.
The board reviewed a proposal from LSCV CPAs, PC for monthly compiled financial statements and related services, including proposed fees (monthly compiled statements $1,050; quarterly payroll tax reports $295 per quarter; W‑2 preparation $23 per employee with $300 minimum; 1099 preparation $150 base plus $11 per 1099; hourly rate $185). Alderman Goben said he needed information on the total percentage increase from the prior contract before voting; approval of the CPA proposal was postponed to the next meeting.
Unfinished business noted that bids are being obtained for aerator repairs at the sewer lagoon; Water/Sewer Superintendent Maynard is collecting bids and Alderman Muller stated a requirement to obtain three bids.
The ordinance takes effect according to the city's normal implementation processes; the board did not set additional hearing dates on the budget during the meeting.
