Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Impact
Summary
The city kicked off next year's budget with preliminary revenues projected slightly lower overall ($4.17 million vs. $4.27 million) and a capital wish list of about $3.7 million — streets, Vista Ridge, sewer connection, water CIP, library expansion — against only about $1 million available. Deciding what gets funded, and whether to borrow or tap reserves, will play out over the summer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $3.7 million in potential projects compete with about $1 million available; the average homestead's city tax bill is estimated flat at $1,840.
Residents get input into which streets, water, sewer, and library projects move forward — and how much of their money is spent.
Property owners, who will pay slightly more in taxes than they would at the no-new-revenue rate.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council - Sep 2, 2026
The council locked in next year's budget and a 3.66% higher tax rate. Median homeowners will pay about $55 more in city property tax next year.
City Council - Aug 26, 2026
The proposed budget raises property tax revenue by $54,259 (2.054%), meaning the median homestead bill goes from $1,755 to about $1,810. It's balanced with a nine-month reserve and a 3% employee raise. Adoption vote is next week.
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The council proposed a 2026 tax rate of $0.254138 per $100 valuation, with a public hearing September 2. The median home's estimated city tax bill rises from about $1,755 to $1,782. The FY2027 budget was presented but not yet adopted.
Water Commission - Jul 21, 2026
The city's proposed water budget for the next fiscal year was up for review, along with a water rate study. The rate study could influence what residents pay for water service going forward.
City Council - Jul 1, 2026
The city manager previewed the FY2027 budget — general fund, water fund, capital projects — ahead of upcoming budget workshops. Property tax estimates show an average homestead paying roughly $1,840 in city taxes.
City Council - Jun 17, 2026
The proposed budget keeps the city's share of property taxes flat at about $1,840 for the average homestead, adds 3% cost-of-living raises for the city's 34 employees, and funds major projects — a new patrol unit, street improvements, library and community center HVAC replacement, and water interconnects — largely through reserve transfers. Details get sharpened before the July 1 workshop, with final adoption in September.
City Council - Jun 3, 2026
The city kicked off next year's budget with preliminary revenues projected slightly lower overall ($4.17 million vs. $4.27 million) and a capital wish list of about $3.7 million — streets, Vista Ridge, sewer connection, water CIP, library expansion — against only about $1 million available. Deciding what gets funded, and whether to borrow or tap reserves, will play out over the summer.
City Council - May 5, 2026
The city manager laid out the calendar for building next year's budget. How the city spends on roads, police, parks, and services next year starts here.
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