1.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 05/04/2026
- TITLE
- FY2027 City of Billings Budget Overview
- PRESENTED BY:
- Andy Zoeller
- Department:
- Finance
Presentation:
Yes
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
n/a
RECOMMENDATION
Staff will provide an overview of the proposed FY27 City of Billings budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City administration will begin budget presentations with an overview of the proposed FY27 budget.
The budget overview will occur on Monday, May 4th followed by presentations from departments on May 5, May18, and May 19.
The proposed budget summary found beginning on page 1 of the proposed budget provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed FY27 budget. The entire budget is attached and is also available to the public online at www.billingsmt.gov/finance.
The budget overview will occur on Monday, May 4th followed by presentations from departments on May 5, May18, and May 19.
The proposed budget summary found beginning on page 1 of the proposed budget provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed FY27 budget. The entire budget is attached and is also available to the public online at www.billingsmt.gov/finance.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
City administration will begin budget presentations with an overview of the proposed FY27 budget.
Each year, the City Administrator, along with City staff, present the budget to City Council with the goal of adopting an annual budget in June. The budget overview will occur on Monday, May 4th followed by presentations from departments on May 5, May18, and May 19.
The proposed budget summary found beginning on page 1 of the proposed budget provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed FY27 budget. The entire budget is attached and is also available to the public online at www.billingsmt.gov/finance.
Council Amendment Process:
The Finance and Budget Committee is recommending a similar process to last year when it comes to amending the budget. An amendment form for each council member will be created and shared on Microsoft OneDrive. You will receive a link which will allow you to access the folder. You will be able to view each Council Members amendment file, but only be able to edit your own. There are currently 6 blank forms in each Council Members file, but you’re welcome to duplicate it as many times as necessary. Completion of this form will not constitute an official amendment, as that will need to occur in the form of a motion for the adoption of the budget. Additionally, lack of completing a form does not preclude a Council Member from making a motion to amend the budget at the meeting. The main purpose of this process is to provide staff and Council information ahead of time to be prepared to discuss amendments that may be made at the meeting.
Each year, the City Administrator, along with City staff, present the budget to City Council with the goal of adopting an annual budget in June. The budget overview will occur on Monday, May 4th followed by presentations from departments on May 5, May18, and May 19.
The proposed budget summary found beginning on page 1 of the proposed budget provides a comprehensive overview of the proposed FY27 budget. The entire budget is attached and is also available to the public online at www.billingsmt.gov/finance.
Council Amendment Process:
These forms will be included as part of future work session packets and available to the public.
FISCAL EFFECTS
After multiple presentations, the budget will be proposed to City Council for adoption at a regular City Council meeting in June. The current proposed budget for FY27 is $447 million. A summary can be found on pages 1-15 of the attached budget proposal.
| | FY27 Proposed Budget | FY26 Adopted Budget |
| Personal Services | $ 130,025,911 | $ 123,510,041 |
| Operation & Maintenance | 132,281,326 | 125,443,132 |
| Capital Outlay | 118,483,538 | 105,324,696 |
| Debt Service | 27,412,207 | 25,711,032 |
| Transfers Out | 38,861,008 | 36,222,531 |
| Total Budgeted Expenses | $ 447,063,990 | $ 416,211,432 |
STAKEHOLDERS
ALTERNATIVES
No Council action will be required at this meeting.