Summary
The annual appropriation ordinance sets salaries, benefits, and operating costs for every city fund in 2027 — police ($9.4M) and fire ($6.8M) are the largest general fund lines. It stays at first reading while staff finalize a few numbers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the city's entire 2027 spending plan across all funds.
Every resident who relies on city services, from police and fire to parks and snow removal.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Nov 5, 2026
Council is set to consider the annual appropriations ordinance covering all city spending for 2027. It determines funding for police, fire, roads, parks and every other city service next year.
City Council - Oct 22, 2026
The 2027 city budget is moving through council with a second reading and no vote yet — final passage still ahead.
City Council - Oct 8, 2026
The 2027 annual appropriations ordinance got its first reading; the Finance Department just wants it on the books to start the year.
Finance Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The annual appropriation ordinance sets salaries, benefits, and operating costs for every city fund in 2027 — police ($9.4M) and fire ($6.8M) are the largest general fund lines. It stays at first reading while staff finalize a few numbers.
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