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CriticalTaxes Budget
City Financial Health Report
The mayor reported record building fee revenue of about $191,547 in 2025 and estimated the recent snowstorm cost the city about $25,000 in labor, salt and sand. Both are early-year signs of growth and weather costs on the city budget.
6 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
2027 City Budget
The proposed budget spends 2.47% less than this year and projects a surplus, with the city starting to build cash reserves for the first time. Final revenue numbers come from the state in August.
4 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026