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Preparation of the 2027 City Budget

Original title: Consideration of a motion directing the City Manager to prepare the necessary documents and resolutions for the FY 2027 Budget Ordinance

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the formal administrative process to create the city's spending plan for the 2027 , which will determine funding levels for all municipal services and programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Manager

The City Manager is tasked with the administrative responsibility of drafting the budget documents and resolutions.

City Residents

Residents are affected as the resulting budget will dictate the allocation of funds for city services and programs in the 2027 fiscal year.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a motion to instruct the City Manager to begin drafting the official documents and resolutions required for the 2027 budget.

Key Facts

The City Council is considering a motion to direct the City Manager to draft the FY 2027 Budget Ordinance.
The motion requires the preparation of all necessary supporting documents and resolutions for the budget.
The item is filed under number 15-26308.
The item was introduced on May 25, 2026.
The item is categorized as a Budget Workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this motion approve the budget?

No, this motion only directs the City Manager to begin the administrative work of drafting the budget documents for future consideration.

What is the purpose of this meeting?

This is a Budget Workshop where the City Council is discussing the initial steps for the upcoming 's budget process.

Why It Matters

This action initiates the formal administrative process to create the city's spending plan for the 2027 , which will determine funding levels for all municipal services and programs.

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Budget Cycle Initiation

The introduction of this motion in late May indicates the start of the formal drafting phase for a fiscal year beginning later in the year.

City Council

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body considering the motion.”Map →

personCity Manager“The official directed to prepare the budget documents.”Map →

Sources

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