Agenda Date: 11/03/2026
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Ordinance 23-2026: An ordinance on first reading appropriating funds for the 2027 annual budget for all municipal purposes of the City of Littleton, Counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson, State of Colorado, adopting budgets for the enterprise funds of the City of Littleton for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027, and amending the 2026 budget
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From: James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Kevin Orton, Budget Manager
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PURPOSE:
Council consideration of the 2027 annual budget for all municipal purposes of the City of Littleton, Counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson, State of Colorado, adopting budgets for the enterprise funds of the City of Littleton for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027, and amending the 2026 budget.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The 2027 Proposed Budget was transmitted to City Council of September 15, 2026 and a City Council Budget Workshop was held on October 9, 2026 at the South Platte Renew Administration Building. City Council received an additional briefing during a City Council Meeting on October 20, 2026. During these meetings, City Council agreed to amend the proposed budget. The proposed budget as amended is being presented for adoption.
BACKGROUND:
The Charter of the City of Littleton Article X, Part I, Sec. 70-72 requires the City Manager to present a Proposed Operating and Capital Budget not later than September 15th for the subsequent fiscal year. The Budget is required to be adopted 30 days prior to the start of the fiscal year (December 1st). The State of Colorado requires the budget adopted, and mill level by certified, by December 15th.
The 2027 Proposed Budget was transmitted to City Council of September 15, 2026 and a City Council Budget Workshop was held on October 9, 2026 at the South Platte Renew Administration Building...
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