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City Council Budget Review: Fiscal Year 2026-27

Original title: City Council Budget Work Session: Review Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget (Report from City Manager Ott)

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is holding a to review the proposed for the 2026-27 . This meeting is an initial step in the city's financial planning process presented by City Manager Ott.

Why it matters

This session initiates the public review of the city's spending plan, which determines the allocation of municipal funds for services, infrastructure, and city operations for the upcoming .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Residents

The operating budget determines the funding levels for city services and programs that residents utilize.

Directly affected

City Council Members

Council members are responsible for reviewing and eventually approving the proposed budget.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is conducting a work session to review the proposed 2026-27 operating budget.
  • The report was submitted by City Manager Ott.
  • The session is filed under reference number WS 26-013.
  • The meeting was introduced on May 4, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a work session?
A is a meeting where the City Council discusses specific topics, such as the budget, in detail before formal voting occurs.
Will the budget be finalized at this meeting?
The document indicates this is a review session; it does not state that a final vote on the budget will occur during this meeting.

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Connected Entities

City Council, Ott

Sources

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