Butler City Council is considering changes to revenue and expenses as part of the 2027 budgeting process.
Council members held a budgeting meeting Thursday night which included discussion about the possible elimination of the $10 per capita tax on residents and the impact that would have on revenue.
Conversation also included capital expenditures and purchases requested from different city departments. Requests from the Parks Department include a skid loader for $74,000 as well as a tractor for $44,000 and a mower for $10,000. The Streets Department has requested $140,000 for an excavator along with $84,000 as part of an annual lease for a street sweeper. The Public Safety Department is requesting around $84,000 towards work to improve the fire department “bullpen” such as ventilation, windows, and flooring.
Council will approve a preliminary version of the 2027 budget at their next meeting on Monday, November 23rd followed by 30 days of public review and then final approval before the end of next month.