2026-2027 Budget Priorities Pulse

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complete
DECEMBER 2025

Budget Kickoff & Preliminary Budget Preparation

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complete
JANUARY 2026 TO FEBRUARY 2026

Departments Requested Budget & 5 Year Capital Improvements 

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live
FEBRUARY 2026 TO MARCH 2026

City Wide Projections, Budget, & 5 Year Capital Improvements Consolidations Preparation

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planned
MARCH 2026 TO APRIL 2026

Manager Recommended Budget & 5 Year Capital Improvements Preparation 

Annual Budget Book Creation

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planned
MAY 8, 2026

Manager Recommended Budget Published & Distributed

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planned
MAY 12, 2026

Council Budget Workshop 2:00 - 5:00 PM

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planned
MAY 19, 2026

Council Budget Workshop 2:00 - 5:00 PM

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planned
MAY 26, 2026

Council Budget Workshop 2:00 - 5:00 PM

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planned
JUNE 9, 2026

Budget Public Hearing & Adoption 5:30 PM

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planned
JUNE 30, 2026

Council Adopted Budget Published.