TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Taylor Floyd, Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: June 22, 2026
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Adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance Fee Schedule and Capital Improvement ProjectsTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4: Financially sound City providing exemplary City services.
Objective 4.1: To ensure strong financial management with fiduciary accountability, and plan for future resource sustainability by aligning resources with City priorities.
Executive Summary:
The City of Fayetteville's FY 2027 Recommended Operating Budget totals $327.3 million and $117 million in capital investments and $3.5 million for Special Revenue Fund for federal program funding. Developed through a transparent and data-informed process, the budget aligns with City Council's strategic priorities: community safety, economic growth through the City, housing and neighborhood revitalization and refurbishment, and improve and transportation, transit and overall connectivity. Key investments include community safety expansion of 2 mental health response units, compensation enhancements for employees, and infrastructure improvements citywide. The budget reflects economic realities such as declining motor vehicle and sales tax revenues, while maintaining core services at the current property tax rate of $0.4495. A $10 increase for solid waste to cover increased fuel costs. No increases are proposed for stormwater or transit fares.
The budget process spanned several months and incorporated input from Council, staff, and residents. It began with the February Strategic Planning Retreat and continued with formal presentations in April and May on the operating budget, capital improvement program, and tax rates. Work sessions on May 14, 21, 28 and June 1, 4, 11, 12 and 15th including the "parking lot" review-allowed Council to refine prio...
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