FY 2027 City Budget, Appropriations, and Property Tax Levy
City of Annapolis
Summary
Public Works Director Burr Vogel gave the council a first look at the FY27 capital budget and answered questions. It's early, but this shapes what gets fixed and built — roads, facilities, infrastructure — over the next fiscal year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Capital spending for FY27 will be set by this process — the totals weren't detailed at the meeting.
Every resident who uses city infrastructure eventually — better-planned projects mean better services.
Potentially, users of city services if revenue growth is constrained.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
The Finance Department was scheduled to present how the city's actual spending and revenue tracked against the FY26 budget through the third quarter — a window into the city's fiscal health.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026
The Council was scheduled to take a final vote on the city's annual budget — operating and capital spending for the year starting July 1, 2026 — plus the five-year Capital Improvement Program and the property tax rate. This is what determines services like police, fire, and road maintenance, and what your property tax bill will look like. Council amendments from June 1 were to be folded in.
City Council - SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET - Jun 1, 2026
Annapolis's FY 2027 budget — covering operating and capital spending through 2032 and the property tax rate — was up for amendment before the final June 8 vote. The property tax rate directly affects every homeowner's bill, and the capital program shapes infrastructure spending for years.
City Council (Special) - May 26, 2026
The FY 2027 city budget, capital program, and property tax rate are one step from final adoption after public hearings closed. This determines what residents pay and what services the city funds next year.
City Council (Work) - May 21, 2026
The council was scheduled to review budget amendments built from its members' own ideas and recommendations by the Finance Department. This is part of the process that shapes how the city spends tax dollars on services, infrastructure, and programs.
Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - May 14, 2026
The committee questioned staff about how environmental dollars should be prioritized in the city budget. What gets funded here could shape tree planting, resilience projects, and sustainability programs residents see in their neighborhoods.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - May 11, 2026
The Finance Committee finalized its report and recommendations for next year's city budget. Those recommendations now move forward in the budget adoption process, shaping what the city spends on services residents rely on.
City Council (Regular) - May 11, 2026
The city is finalizing its next-year budget, including the property tax rate, operating and capital budgets, and a six-year capital program. Hearings stay open until May 26, so you can still testify.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - May 5, 2026
Huntley proposed calculating vacancy savings across the four to six largest departments, putting half into contingency (currently just $300,000 against a $600,000 snow overspend) and half toward tax relief — still to be vetted with the Finance Director.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - May 4, 2026
The city's FY27 community grants program is taking shape, and committee members want clearer comparisons to what was funded last year and more partnerships with community outreach organizations.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 28, 2026
The committee reviewed how the Department of Public Works plans to spend its operational and general fund money in the coming budget year, questioning staff on priorities and service delivery.
City Council (Special) - Apr 27, 2026
The city's full spending plan for next year — operating budget, capital budget, a six-year capital program, and the property tax rate — is now in public hearing but not final. The hearing stays open, so residents can still testify before the council votes.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 27, 2026
State family-leave insurance premiums come due January 2027 with benefits starting January 2028, but rates won't be known until mid-June — so it's not in the FY27 budget. Expect a supplemental appropriation if costs hit early.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 23, 2026
The finance team delivered a clean audit and is hiring a permanent payroll manager, but still has key vacancies and doesn't close its books monthly. Alderman Thorp pressed for monthly closes and better real-time budget tracking so next year's budget is based on reality.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Budget Hearing - Apr 22, 2026
The mayor's office wants new staff and about $60,000 in software to handle resident inquiries, newsletters, internal coordination, and public feedback — part of the 'Annapolis Works' push. Committee members probed the real costs, especially benefit loads on new positions.
City Council - Special Work Session - Apr 16, 2026
The mayor's proposed FY 2027 budget is balanced with no tax rate increase, but there's no unallocated one-time money left — meaning any council additions require cutting something else. Property tax revenue is growing from higher assessments, not higher rates.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026
The Council was scheduled to take up the full FY 2027 budget package — operating and capital budgets, a five-year capital improvement program, and the city property tax rate. This determines what services residents get and what they pay in city taxes starting July 1.
Rules and City Government Committee - Regular Meeting - VIRTUAL - Apr 2, 2026
Annapolis child care is expensive and scarce, and operators say costs are squeezing them. O-1-26 gives child care providers up to $4,000 off their property taxes — and, after amendment, extends that to landlords who lease to providers — to keep centers open, encourage renovations, and attract new providers to the city.
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - VIRTUAL - Apr 1, 2026
The committee locked in its budget hearing calendar, adding a Transportation Department slot on May 4 and asking departments to submit presentations 72 hours early so committee members actually have time to read them.
City Council (Special) - Mar 23, 2026
Public Works Director Burr Vogel gave the council a first look at the FY27 capital budget and answered questions. It's early, but this shapes what gets fixed and built — roads, facilities, infrastructure — over the next fiscal year.
City Council - Special Work Session - Jan 22, 2026
Alderman Huntley wants to cut the property tax rate because assessments are rising — revenue could still grow even with a lower rate. Alderman Savidge countered that most residents ask for more services, not cuts, and inflation raises city costs too.
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