FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and CIP Review
Summary
Finance staff presented five-year financial projections and recommended keeping primary and secondary property tax levies flat for the 11th year in a row.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintains flat property tax rates for residents, forgoing a potential $145,000 revenue increase from a 2% primary levy adjustment.
Glendale property owners who will avoid property tax increases.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Amended City Council Regular — June 23, 2026
The city council approved a property tax levy that reduces the total tax rate for the eleventh consecutive year, bringing combined primary and secondary rates down to $1.3883 per $100 of assessed value.
Amended City Council Regular — May 12, 2026
The city adopted a $1.41 billion tentative budget that keeps the primary property tax rate steady while funding operations, capital projects, and debt service. Residents can weigh in on the final budget and property tax levy at public hearings in June.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission Amended — May 6, 2026
Staff presented the FY26 financial report and proposed FY27 operating and capital budgets for Water Services, highlighting a $1.4 million reduction in revenue driven by lower water consumption and conservation.
Updated City Council Workshop — April 28, 2026
The council reviewed the proposed $1.41 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, featuring a 3% spending reduction, employee pay adjustments, and debate over placing a $30 million police shooting range placeholder in the CIP.
City Council Notice of Quorum — March 30, 2026
Glendale is moving forward with a $713 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that avoids any property tax rate hikes for the 11th consecutive year. The budget focuses heavily on employee retention, cost-of-living adjustments, and absorbing rising operational costs driven by inflation.
Amended City Council Workshop — January 27, 2026
Finance staff presented five-year financial projections and recommended keeping primary and secondary property tax levies flat for the 11th year in a row.
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