TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michelle Brooks, CPA, Interim Director of Budget and Evaluation
DATE: May 26, 2026
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Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Capital and Technology Improvement Plans Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 5: Financially Sound City Providing Exemplary City Services
Objective 5.1: To ensure strong financial management with fiduciary accountability and plan for future resource sustainability by aligning resources with City priorities.
Executive Summary:
This public hearing has been set to receive comments from the residents regarding the annual operating budget and capital and technology improvement plans proposed for the City for fiscal year 2026-2027. The notice advertising the public hearing was published in the Fayetteville Observer on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Background:
The City Manager delivered his formal budget presentation at the May 14, 2026, Council meeting.
The budget and capital and technology improvement plans have been made available for public inspection on the City’s website at the following link:
<https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/City-Departments/Budget-Evaluation>
Issues/Analysis:
This public hearing is required by the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Budget Impact:
As presented in the Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget document and the FY 2027 Capital and Technology Improvement Plans.
Options:
No Council Action is required.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Receive public comments on the recommended budget.
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Attachments:
None.