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On September 15, 2026, the Sunset Valley City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and approved utility rates for the new fiscal year. The adopted budget continues funding for City services, programs, infrastructure, and community priorities while maintaining the City's $0 municipal property tax rate.
Council adopted amendments reducing expenditures by a net $510,000 from the Mayor's Proposed Budget, including reductions of $200,000 in the General Fund, $300,000 in the Street Fund, and $10,000 in the Venue Fund.
The adopted budget includes approximately $9.83 million in total expenditures and transfers, including approximately $8.82 million in operating expenses and $455,500 in capital investment. Sunset Valley continues to rely primarily on sales tax revenue to fund City operations, with approximately $7.22 million in budgeted sales tax revenue across City funds, representing a conservative 2% increase over the FY26 budget.
FY27 Budget Highlights
No City property tax: The proposed municipal property tax rate remains $0.00.
Capital investment: The adopted budget includes $455,500 for capital projects, equipment, and facility needs. Major projects include $195,000 for Sunflower Trail mill and overlay and $105,000 for engineering of Stearns Lane water and wastewater improvements, along with capital equipment, technology, facility repair and replacement, and public art.
Budget adjustments: Council approved a net $510,000 reduction in expenditures from the Mayor's Proposed Budget. Among the amendments, FY27 funding for the Brodie Lane Pedestrian Improvements ($300,000) and City Hall Backyard improvements ($90,000) was removed.
Public services: The budget maintains funding for police, municipal court, public works, parks and trails, environmental programs, community events, fire and EMS services, and other City operations. No new full-time positions are included for FY27.
Utility infrastructure: Beginning in FY27, projected investment earnings are directed to the Utility Infrastructure Reserve to support long-term water and wastewater infrastructure needs. The FY27 budget includes $975,000 in projected investment earnings for the reserve. View the City's Long-Term Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Plan.
Utility Rates: City Council adopted increases to water, wastewater, and solid waste rates for FY27 to help address the growing cost of providing these services and more closely align utility revenues with operating costs. The City will continue to subsidize utility operations through the General Fund, with $388,965 budgeted for FY27. Council also directed staff to bring back proposed changes to the Utility Customer Assistance Program to explore expanding eligibility for residents who may need assistance with utility costs. View the FY27 utility rates and Utility Rate Study.
Strong reserves, with long-term challenges: Following the adopted amendments, planned use of General Fund balance is reduced from $916,738 to $716,738. The budget continues to maintain substantial City reserves while recognizing the longer-term challenge of operating costs growing faster than primary recurring revenues.
On September 15, 2026, the Sunset Valley City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and approved utility rates for the new fiscal year. The adopted budget continues funding for City services, programs, infrastructure, and community priorities while maintaining the City's $0 municipal property tax rate.
Council adopted amendments reducing expenditures by a net $510,000 from the Mayor's Proposed Budget, including reductions of $200,000 in the General Fund, $300,000 in the Street Fund, and $10,000 in the Venue Fund.
The adopted budget includes approximately $9.83 million in total expenditures and transfers, including approximately $8.82 million in operating expenses and $455,500 in capital investment. Sunset Valley continues to rely primarily on sales tax revenue to fund City operations, with approximately $7.22 million in budgeted sales tax revenue across City funds, representing a conservative 2% increase over the FY26 budget.
FY27 Budget Highlights
No City property tax: The proposed municipal property tax rate remains $0.00.
Capital investment: The adopted budget includes $455,500 for capital projects, equipment, and facility needs. Major projects include $195,000 for Sunflower Trail mill and overlay and $105,000 for engineering of Stearns Lane water and wastewater improvements, along with capital equipment, technology, facility repair and replacement, and public art.
Budget adjustments: Council approved a net $510,000 reduction in expenditures from the Mayor's Proposed Budget. Among the amendments, FY27 funding for the Brodie Lane Pedestrian Improvements ($300,000) and City Hall Backyard improvements ($90,000) was removed.
Public services: The budget maintains funding for police, municipal court, public works, parks and trails, environmental programs, community events, fire and EMS services, and other City operations. No new full-time positions are included for FY27.
Utility infrastructure: Beginning in FY27, projected investment earnings are directed to the Utility Infrastructure Reserve to support long-term water and wastewater infrastructure needs. The FY27 budget includes $975,000 in projected investment earnings for the reserve. View the City's Long-Term Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Plan.
Utility Rates: City Council adopted increases to water, wastewater, and solid waste rates for FY27 to help address the growing cost of providing these services and more closely align utility revenues with operating costs. The City will continue to subsidize utility operations through the General Fund, with $388,965 budgeted for FY27. Council also directed staff to bring back proposed changes to the Utility Customer Assistance Program to explore expanding eligibility for residents who may need assistance with utility costs. View the FY27 utility rates and Utility Rate Study.
Strong reserves, with long-term challenges: Following the adopted amendments, planned use of General Fund balance is reduced from $916,738 to $716,738. The budget continues to maintain substantial City reserves while recognizing the longer-term challenge of operating costs growing faster than primary recurring revenues.
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anyuydd
About 15 hours ago
Please include the City Hall Backyard improvements in this year's budget. We use it frequently, as do families from all over and we always hear that a slide and swings are really what is missing, in addition to more shade. The park attracts people to our city and amenities also keep property values up. It's a small part of the budget and would add value especially for the families with younger children here.
Sunflower_Family
About 1 month ago
I write in support of the swings, a slide, and a shade structure at the City Hall Backyard in the FY27 budget. I agree with the City’s original proposal, which described the Backyard as an inviting & popular place for families. These improvements would only make Sunset Valley more attractive to young families. Given the closure of Sunset Valley Elementary, families are losing a place to gather and small improvements like this go along way in attracting families to our community.
Plus, this is a very small part (less than 1%) of the proposed budget. The budget notes that this year, we’re on track to have 9.9% greater revenues from sales tax than expected. Swings and a slide are a one-time cost with no meaningful ongoing expense. In sum, don’t cut the improvements to the Backyard.
sunset_tally
About 2 months ago
Page last updated: 02 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM
Draft FY27 Budget Prep
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
The Mayor, City Administrator, and Department Heads collaborate to create a draft budget with proposed operational expenses for Fiscal Year 2027. The draft budget was completed in April 2026.
Preliminary Budget Presentation to City Council
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
The draft budget prepared by the Mayor and staff was presented to Council on May 6th. An overview of proposed operational revenues and expenses were presented, and the Mayor and Council discussed priority Capital Projects to possibly be included in the final FY26 Budget. Click Here to view the Preliminary Budget Presentation
Work Session with City Council & Budget Committee
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
On May 28th a joint work session was held with the City Council and the Budget and Finance Committee. The draft operational and proposed projects were presented to the Committee. Click here to view the agenda.
Budget & Finance Committee Review
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
Every summer, the Budget and Finance Committee reviews and makes recommendations on departmental budgets, as well as projected revenues, rates, committee requests, grant requests, and capital projects and expenditures. Click here to view Committee Agendas
Mayor Files the FY27 Budget
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
Mayor Bruner filed the proposed FY26 Budget on August 12, 2025, based on recommendations and input from the Budget Committee, City Council, staff, and the public. Click here to view the proposed budget.
Public Hearing Process
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget has finished this stage
After the Mayor's Budget is filed, the public input process beings. A presentation is scheduled to Council on August 18th, and the official Public Hearing is scheduled for September 1st. The public is encouraged to participate at these meetings and provide input to Council on the proposed budget, including capital projects and utility rates.
City Council Adopts the FY27 Budget
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget is currently at this stage
On September 15, 2026, the Sunset Valley City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and approved utility rates for the new fiscal year.
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Here are their contact details in case you need life-changing help:
w w w beckybellfoundation c o m
Please don’t. Take this for granted, every. I said it’s true.
Please include the City Hall Backyard improvements in this year's budget. We use it frequently, as do families from all over and we always hear that a slide and swings are really what is missing, in addition to more shade. The park attracts people to our city and amenities also keep property values up. It's a small part of the budget and would add value especially for the families with younger children here.
I write in support of the swings, a slide, and a shade structure at the City Hall Backyard in the FY27 budget. I agree with the City’s original proposal, which described the Backyard as an inviting & popular place for families. These improvements would only make Sunset Valley more attractive to young families. Given the closure of Sunset Valley Elementary, families are losing a place to gather and small improvements like this go along way in attracting families to our community.
Plus, this is a very small part (less than 1%) of the proposed budget. The budget notes that this year, we’re on track to have 9.9% greater revenues from sales tax than expected. Swings and a slide are a one-time cost with no meaningful ongoing expense. In sum, don’t cut the improvements to the Backyard.