City staff presented the FY2027 maintenance budget on June 2: $111.316 million total operating and capital funds, a proposed 2.129 mill increase to cover increased transfers to the fire fund after the county dissolved a fire district, and no new personnel recommended.

City Manager told council the county's decision to end a long‑standing fire‑service arrangement created an estimated $4 million impact; options discussed included a one‑year millage increase, cutting roughly 60 general‑fund positions, or a large reserve drawdown. Council opposed mass layoffs and directed staff to pursue alternatives.