MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – The City of Manhattan staff will propose a new 2027 budget during a Commission meeting on June 30. <\/p>\n
The budget will keep the mill levy flat while continuing to fund services, support employees and allocate more money to the bond and interest fund. <\/p>\n
Despite high inflation, the City says the proposed budget increase is limited to 2% and includes an increase in General Operating Fund expenditures and reallocates an additional $3.4 million towards debt. <\/p>\n
According to City staff, efficiencies and budget reductions, including staffing changes, helped make that possible, in addition to growth in assessed valuation and conservative spending. <\/p>\n
The budget also includes proposed increases in fees from services and renegotiated franchise agreements. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe valuation changes and flat mill levy will put us in a stable position moving forward,\u201d City Manager Danielle Dulin said. <\/p>\n
Budget decisions were guided by the goals set by the City Commission at its retreat earlier this year, which include: maintaining a structurally balanced budget and prioritizing investment and maintenance in infrastructure and equipment. <\/p>\n
Also to be discussed is the renewal of the dedicated street sates tax set to expire this year. The City says sales tax revenue plays a big role in funding infrastructure. That includes 80% of road maintenance projects. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to remain sensitive to the rising economic demands residents are facing while being realistic about the funds needed to provide essential government services,\u201d said Dulin. <\/p>\n
The Manhattan City Commission will review the proposal at the June 30 budget work session. <\/p>\n
Residents can watch the meeting and follow the upcoming budget discussions on June 30, July 7 and Aug. 11. <\/p>\n
The final budget will be adopted on Sept. 15 to meet state requirements. <\/p>\n
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