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Council reviews proposed FY 2026–2027 budget; members press staff to find cuts instead of raising rates
Summary
City Manager Michael Stelmaszek presented the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget, including General Fund, street, sewer and water funds. Council members raised questions about reducing expenditures in other areas rather than increasing resident rates and held a lengthy discussion of potential savings.
City Manager Michael Stelmaszek presented the proposed fiscal year 2026–2027 budget to the Kingsford City Council on May 13, outlining General Fund revenues, FY 2025/2026 expenditures, planned FY 2026/2027 expenditures, Local & Major Street Funds, and the sewer and water funds.
The meeting minutes state that "Stelmaszek went over the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget which included the General Fund Revenues, the FY 2025/2026 Budget Year Expenditures, Planned FY 2026/2027 Expenditures, Local & Major Street Funds, The sewer Fund and Water Fund." Council members questioned the prospect of raising resident utility rates and instead asked staff to identify potential cost reductions in other areas; the minutes summarize that a lengthy discussion took place about where savings might be found. The council will consider public comment at the budget hearing scheduled for June 1.
