FY26 budget amendment
Summary
The city amended its fiscal 2026 budget to reflect reality — about $27 million more in spending and $21.5 million more in revenue across all funds, mostly timing shifts and capitalization rule changes. Your property tax levy doesn't change, but the amphitheater and tourism budgets moved into the enterprise fund.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $27 million in added expenses across city funds, with no change to the property tax levy.
Residents get continued services and capital projects funded without a tax increase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 26, 2026
The city updated its fiscal 2026 budget by roughly $116.8 million, largely from unexpected building permit revenue, grants and transfers. Staff stressed the property tax levy didn't change and the budget stays balanced.
City Council - Jan 13, 2026
The city amended its fiscal 2026 budget to reflect reality — about $27 million more in spending and $21.5 million more in revenue across all funds, mostly timing shifts and capitalization rule changes. Your property tax levy doesn't change, but the amphitheater and tourism budgets moved into the enterprise fund.
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