Agenda Date: 10/20/2026
Subject:
Title
2027 Proposed Budget Follow-Up / Summary
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From: James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Kevin Orton, Budget Manager Presentations: Kevin Orton, Budget Manager
PURPOSE:
Provide a summary of the 2027 Proposed Budget as reviewed by City Council during the budget meeting held on October 9, 2026, discussion on follow-up items, and overview of next steps in the 2027 budget process
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The 2027 Proposed Budget was presented to City Council during the City Council Budget Workshop on October 9, 2026 at the South Platte Renew Administration Building. This presentation will provide a summary of topics and policy issues that City Council agreed to at that session, and present options to adjust the City Council General Fund budget as requested. This presentation will also provide an opportunity of City Council to ask follow-up questions or request additional information prior to budget 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 2026 Proposed Budget was presented to City Council on October 9, 2026 at the City Council Budget Workshop held at South Platte Renew. The 2027 fiscal year is from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 and the total city budget, inclusive of interfund transfers, is $159.0 million and of that amount the total General Fund 2027 proposed budget is $65.1 million. The 2027 Proposed Budget includes funding for 349 full-time positions and 44 part time positions.
The budget is balanced, maintains healthy reserves, and preserves existing service levels while adding resources in alignment with City Council policy direction and the Horizon 2027 strategic plan’s strategic outcomes: Vibrant Community with Rich Culture, Sustainable Community with Natura...
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