2027 Capital Budget and Spending Plan
Summary
Council adopted the city's 2027 capital budget and reserve fund spending plan, locking in next year's big-ticket infrastructure and equipment spending.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 29, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Sets the capital reserve fund spending plan for fiscal year 2027.
All city residents benefit from funded infrastructure and equipment projects.
Taxpayers who face potential unvetted municipal debt or spending without complete project transparency.
Mentions & discussions (5)
COUNCIL - Nov 3, 2026
Council adopted the city's 2027 capital budget and reserve fund spending plan, locking in next year's big-ticket infrastructure and equipment spending.
COUNCIL - Oct 27, 2026
The 2027 capital budget ordinance, including a capital reserve fund spending plan, was read by title.
COUNCIL - Oct 20, 2026
The 2027 capital budget was introduced, but because it was amended before the public could comment on the original, Council scheduled a special public comment session for October 27 at 5:45 p.m. and may amend it again afterward.
COUNCIL - Sep 29, 2026
City Council officially adopted the 2027 capital budget and reserve fund spending plan, securing financial planning for city projects next year.
COUNCIL - Jun 30, 2026
Council members questioned the total costs and operational plans for the newly acquired city hall annex building and police crime center, leading to the tabling of funding transfers.
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