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City Council’s Budget Priority Memos due to Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) for Fiscal Year 2027
Wednesday, September 242025

IBA releases report on FY 2027 City Council Budget Priorities 
Friday, October 102025

Updates to City Council FY 2027 Budget Priority Memos due to IBA
Friday, January 92026

IBA releases report on Councilmembers’ updated Priority Memos 
Tuesday, January 272026

City Council approves FY 2027 updated Budget Priorities Resolution presented by the IBA 
Monday, February 92026

Mayor releases FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Wednesday, April 152026

Mayor presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget at City Council
Monday, April 202026

Attend Committee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Mayor releases May Revision to the FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Wednesday, May 132026

Attend City Council meeting for public input on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

City Council final budget modifications due to the IBA
Wednesday, May 202026

Release of IBA final report on recommended Council modifications to Budget
Tuesday, June 22026

Budget Review Committee meeting on FY 2027 budget
Friday, June 52026

City Council approves FY 2027 Budget and modifications
Tuesday, June 92026