The annual City Budget is the City’s policy document that aims to achieving goals and service delivery as established by the Mayor and City Council’s priorities. The development of the annual budget is a collective effort from elected officials, City Manager, and department heads. The City Manager serves as the City’s Budget Officer.
The annual budget runs from July 1-June 30.
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2026-2027 Budget Calendar
PHASE 1- Budget Development
- March 1 – Department Head budget requests due to City Manager (Budget Officer)
- Compliance Note: §159-10 – Requests must be submitted before April 30 or earlier date set by Budget Officer
- March 2–20 – City Manager meetings with Department Heads
- Compliance Note: Internal development phase
- March 23–27 – City Manager & Finance Director budget review
- Compliance Note: Internal development phase
PHASE 2: Governing Board Review Phase
- March 31 – 2:00 PM – Council Work Session – Budget Session 1
- Compliance Note: Preliminary discussion
- April 1–26 – City Manager meetings with Council Members (as needed)
- Compliance Note: Informational only
PHASE 3: Formal Budget Submission
- April 28 – 2:00 PM – City Manager formally submits Proposed Budget & Budget Message to City Council—Budget Session 2
- Compliance Note: §159-11(b) – Submission required by June 1
- April 28 (same day) – City Clerk files budget for public inspection
- Compliance Note: §159-12(a) – Must be available same day as submission
- April 28 (same day) – Notice of Public Hearing published
- Compliance Note: §159-12(b) – Notice of availability and hearing required
PHASE 4: Public Hearing & Discussion
- May 11 – 7:00 PM – Council Regular Session – Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
- Compliance Note: §159-12(b) – At least one public hearing required
- May 26 – 2:00 PM – Council Work Session – Budget Session 3 (if needed)
- Compliance Note: Deliberation phase
- June 8 – 7:00 PM – Second Public Hearing (if desired)
- Compliance Note: Optional
PHASE 5: Adoption
- June 13 – 7:00 PM – Budget Ordinance Adoption
- Compliance Note: §159-13(a) – Must be adopted ≥10 days after submission and by July 1
Budget Session I Presentation
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Budget Session II Presentation
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Manager Recommended Budget Presentation
Monday, May 11, 2026
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26-27 Recommended Budget
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26-27 Requested Budget
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26-27 Budget Message
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26-27 Recommended Budget Ordinance
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26-27 Recommended Fee Schedule
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26-27 Recommended Budget Report
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26-27 Adopted Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
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