Summary
The City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented to the council. The budget drives what the city can spend on services, streets, parks and public safety — and the public gets a say at the April 27 hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The full city budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
All Midland residents, since the budget funds every city service.
Property owners pay the 1% administration fee, and late payers face a 4% penalty on summer taxes.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Regular) - May 18, 2026
The city locked in next year's spending plan — a $65.2 million general fund with big chunks for public safety ($26.7M) and parks ($9.4M). Property taxes of about $37 million drive most of the revenue, and some funds like local streets and the library will draw down reserves.
City Council (Regular) - May 11, 2026
At the second budget hearing, resident John Elsen urged the council to fund water, safety, sewer and storm sewer needs. The council takes final budget action May 18.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 27, 2026
The proposed 2026-27 budget got its preliminary public hearing, with no final vote yet. A resident urged raising the millage rate to preserve city services - so the tax-and-services question is still live.
City Council (Work) - Apr 20, 2026
The City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 was presented to the council. The budget drives what the city can spend on services, streets, parks and public safety — and the public gets a say at the April 27 hearing.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026
The City Manager's proposed 2026-27 budget is now on file for public review. Two public hearings — April 27 and May 11 — are your chance to weigh in before adoption.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 9, 2026
Council amended the budget to add $25,000 in airport staffing costs and spread $44,500 in Mary C. Currie Foundation donations to Parks, Fire, and the golf course.
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