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Indian Head adopts FY27 budget, holds property tax and utility rates steady
Summary
On May 4 the Town of Indian Head adopted Ordinance 04-01-26, approving the FY27 Financial Plan and Budget and keeping property tax, water, sewer and trash rates unchanged; council credited staff for avoiding resident rate increases amid rising costs.
The Town Council on May 4 adopted Ordinance 04-01-26, formally approving the Town Financial Plan and Budget for fiscal year 2027 and affirming the property tax rate plus water, sewer and trash fees will remain at current levels.
Town Clerk Andrea Brady read the ordinance text for adoption. Mayor Brandon Paulin praised town staff and noted the council had negotiated with county commissioners regarding the tax differential; the mayor said the town will receive a larger tax-differential rebate from the county this year that will reduce residents' county tax bills.
Why it matters: The adopted budget sets the town's spending plan and confirms there will be no increase to the property tax rate or water/sewer/trash fees for the coming fiscal year, a decision council members framed as protecting residents from rising costs.
Details: The ordinance includes the schedule of permit and major facility fees and sets utility rates for FY27. Councilwoman Cassandra Stillwell seconded Mayor Paulin's motion to adopt the ordinance; the council adopted the ordinance by voice vote, recorded as 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Context from the finance report: At the meeting staff read the April finance report showing an April 30 cash balance of $465,972.97 and total investments reported at $1,042,337.80. Staff also reported April revenues and expenditures in the meeting record.
What happens next: With adoption of Ordinance 04-01-26 the FY27 budget is in effect; staff will implement the spending plan and monitor revenues and expenditures through the fiscal year.
