Summary
A public hearing on the FY 27 property tax rate, budget, and water and wastewater rates is set for May 12 at 7 p.m. — residents' chance to weigh in on what they'll pay.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY 27 tax rate, budget, and utility rates will all be set after this hearing.
Residents who show up can comment before rates are finalized.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Mayor and City Council (Work) — May 19, 2026
The city locked in next year's $248.7 million budget with no property tax increase. But officials are already warning that FY 2028 will require hard choices to close a $10 million gap between revenues and expenses.
Mayor and City Council - Special Session — May 12, 2026
The proposed budget totals $248.7 million — up $20.3 million citywide — with the general fund up 6.4% and enterprise funds (like utilities) up 15.4%. The record stays open for comments through May 18.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — May 5, 2026
The council continued its multi-week review of the proposed FY 2027 budget, covering federal CDBG dollars, the economic redevelopment fund (projected $240,000 deficit), and enterprise funds. A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is set for next week.
Mayor and City Council — April 28, 2026
A public hearing on the FY 27 property tax rate, budget, and water and wastewater rates is set for May 12 at 7 p.m. — residents' chance to weigh in on what they'll pay.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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