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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Community Priorities

City Manager Bo Ferguson presented a $766.1 million proposed budget that holds the property tax rate steady despite declining revenues from property tax appeals. The budget funds public safety additions, a 14% increase to the minimum livable wage, and a major homeless strategic framework, while proposing a 12% water and sewer rate increase and pool closures.

15 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026

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Hayti Promise CDC ARPA Fund Oversight and Governance

The city is restructuring its ARPA grant agreements with Hayti Promise CDC, moving fiscal sponsorship in-house and adjusting funding sources to extend project timelines.

5 mentionsLast discussed Mar 16, 2026