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Eagle council begins budget workshops as treasurer previews revenue outlook
Summary
At a May 20 budget workshop Treasurer Lori presented preliminary revenue estimates and asked Council for direction on whether to take a 3% property-tax increase and use foregone authority; officials emphasized conservative estimates and clarified pass-throughs inflate headline budget figures.
Treasurer Lori opened the City of Eagle’s May 20 budget workshop with an overview of projected revenues and the process for developing the FY 2026–27 proposed budget. "This workshop begins a new budget development process for the city this year, providing Council with an early review of projected revenues before development of the proposed budget," Lori said, asking for dialogue as staff refines revenue and expenditure figures.
Lori walked Council through the city’s largest revenue sources — property taxes, building permits and fees, liquor distribution and state sales tax — and said staff used conservative estimates so the city does not overcommit. She highlighted two near-term decisions the Council will need to make: whether to take the allowable 3% property-tax increase and whether to utilize foregone property-tax authority. Council members asked for department-level breakdowns at upcoming expenditure workshops and for clearer separation of pass-through funds so residents understand the city’s true operating revenue. The workshop calendar for follow-up revenue and expenditure sessions was confirmed so departments can present detailed requests.
