September 2026 city financial report
Summary
Sales tax is growing 7.6% year to date, on track to beat budget by about $2.5 million, which eases the property tax recalibration squeeze. But construction activity is down sharply and inflation — especially energy — threatens future budgets.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
City could end the year about $2.5 million above budget on sales tax, though building permit values are down $230 million.
A stronger revenue year helps the whole city, potentially letting the capital program grow next year instead of shrink.
Price-sensitive consumers are cutting discretionary spending, and slower construction means fewer building jobs.
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