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City manager previews $182.7 million draft 2027 budget and key capital priorities

City of Aberdeen City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Dave and Finance Director Jordan presented an overview of the draft 2027 budget (approximately $182.7 million), revenue projections and a capital plan prioritizing water reclamation, airport equipment and routine infrastructure; council was asked to review the budget book and return priorities by August 28.

City Manager Dave and Finance Director Jordan presented the City of Aberdeen's draft 2027 budget and accompanying capital improvement program.

Dave described the budget book structure and emphasized reserve preservation and measured spending. "Our total budget for next year is going to be a $182,000,000, $721,004.58," he said in the presentation; Jordan reviewed the general‑fund supported revenues and explained the three roughly equal revenue pillars — property tax, sales/use tax and other federal/state aid and fees — and described the projection methodology (three‑year averages and month‑to‑month extrapolations). Dave and Jordan outlined major capital priorities including the reclamation project (phase 1 estimate $94 million, with phase 2 estimated ~$30 million), a $4 million airport equipment building, pool lining (~$1.1 million) and continued investment in water and sewer studies.

Council members were asked to review the budget materials and return promotional‑fund priorities by August 28; staff said a budget ordinance resolution would be prepared for the council by September 8.