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2 issues in taxes budget with critical priority

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2027 Budget and Tax Cap Override

The council approved next year's operating budget. This shapes what the city spends on services, staffing, and everything else residents rely on.

6 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Multi-year capital plan and facility needs

First look at the capital plan due July 1: huge deferred facility needs including a $35M highway garage, $12M Depew pool, $7M court building and Youth Bureau renovations, and $11.75M lower South Street sewer work. Council comments and corrections will come back at the next work session.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 1, 2026