2026 Budget Revision and 2027 Budget Appropriations
Summary
The council reviewed proposed 2027 budgets for city facilities, the airport, the liquor store, and internal funds. A budget review meeting is set for October 22, 2026, where final decisions will follow.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
These budgets set next year's spending on city buildings, the airport, and support services — ultimately affecting what taxpayers pay.
Residents who use city facilities and services funded by these budgets.
Property taxpayers who pay the levy.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Nov 2, 2026
First readings of the ordinances that revise the current-year budget and set 2027 spending. These documents determine how much the city spends on services, streets, and staff next year.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026
First look at next year's budget: water and wastewater plant renovations wrapping up, slurry seal project, Prentice Park improvements, and flat sales tax projections. Budget review October 22; ordinance first reading in November.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Special) - Oct 5, 2026
The council reviewed proposed 2027 budgets for city facilities, the airport, the liquor store, and internal funds. A budget review meeting is set for October 22, 2026, where final decisions will follow.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026
The city locked in its 2027 property tax request to Clay County — $3.51 million for the General Fund. It's the prior year's amount plus state-allowed growth and inflation factors; the budget itself comes in November.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The city is certifying about $3.51 million in property taxes for 2027, roughly locked in by state formula. The final vote comes September 21.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes - Jun 15, 2026
After voters amended the Home Rule Charter in June, the council adopted a new budget timeline with more flexibility — helpful for the incoming council members and finance officer working on the 2027 budget.
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