Summary
The council took up the full package of FY2027 budgets — general fund, capital improvement, neighborhood allocations, TIF, highway, fuel tax and other funds — presented by the Mayor on May 19, 2026. These budgets set city spending on services, roads, parks and neighborhoods starting July 1, 2026.
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets all city operating and capital spending for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Every Birmingham resident who relies on city services, parks, roads and neighborhood programs.
City employees enrolled in premium health and dental plans will see a $32 per-paycheck premium adjustment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Jun 30, 2026
The council took up the full package of FY2027 budgets — general fund, capital improvement, neighborhood allocations, TIF, highway, fuel tax and other funds — presented by the Mayor on May 19, 2026. These budgets set city spending on services, roads, parks and neighborhoods starting July 1, 2026.
City Council (Regular) - May 19, 2026
Mayor Woodfin's budget proposal adds $12 million for street paving, doubles violence-reduction funding to $3 million, and boosts transit funding to $17.3 million. Employees get a $500 bonus, but premium health plan enrollees will pay $32 more per paycheck.
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