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CriticalTaxes Budget

State reimbursement deadline and $46 million bonus incentive

Phase 4 projects must be substantially complete by June 30, 2029 to keep the state's bonus 10% reimbursement — worth roughly $46 million in project value, or about $4 million a year in avoided debt service. Every delay erodes that cushion.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY2026-2027 city budget with no tax increase

Seven budget ordinances covering next year's property taxes, a $624.8 million spending plan, employee pay, staffing, and the capital plan were all sent to the new Ways and Means committee. Your property tax rates and city services hang on what this committee does next.

10 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026