City Council Reviews Financial Outlook and Begins Planning for the 2027 Budget

At its January 27 work session, Greeley City Council received updates on the city's financial position, grant activity and early planning for the 2027 budget.

Staff reported on 2025 revenues, expenditures and grant funding, noting that while some revenue sources came in below projections, operational savings and other revenues helped offset those impacts. Council also discussed the city's long-term financial outlook and the challenges of developing the 2027 budget.

The discussion introduced a target-based budgeting approach for 2027, which will focus on aligning spending with realistic revenue projections and Council priorities.

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