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Tega Cay council approves first reading of $2026–27 budget; millage unchanged at 86 mills
Summary
Council approved the first reading of the FY2026–27 budget ordinance, keeping the millage at 86 mills, adding a 1.5% household waste collection increase, and transferring $300,000 to a new Capital Reserve Fund; vehicle purchases will require a later council resolution.
Tega Cay leaders approved the first reading of the city’s FY2026–27 budget ordinance at their May 18 regular meeting.
City Manager Charlier Funderburk presented the budget proposal covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, outlining revenues, departmental expenses, capital improvement plans and debt service. The millage rate will remain at 86 mills. The draft includes a 1.5% increase in household waste collection fees and no increase in the fuel surcharge. The General Fund is slated to transfer $300,000 into a new Capital Reserve Fund at fiscal year end to support longer‑term projects.
Funderburk also noted the budget contains payments for facility bonds and capital leases taken in FY2025–26 and planning dollars for facility and infrastructure upgrades. Mayor Carmen S. Miller and Councilmember Heather Jones both thanked staff and department heads for budget preparation and encouraged residents to review the posted materials and budget workshop recordings.
Councilmember Brian D. Carter moved to introduce the ordinance for first reading; Councilmember Jones seconded. There was no further debate and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager clarified that anticipated vehicle purchases referenced during budget discussion will require a separate city council resolution when brought forward. The Finance Department posts monthly financials online, and Council indicated it will continue quarterly budget reviews during council meetings to keep residents informed.
Next steps: the ordinance passed first reading on May 18; subsequent readings or a final adoption vote will be scheduled per the city’s ordinance process. The council did not set a final adoption date at the meeting.
