Pella City Council Concludes Annual Budget Workshops

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The Pella City Council has wrapped up its annual two-day budget workshops for fiscal year 2027. The proposal includes maintaining the current property tax rate at $10.75 per $1,000, subject to any state-level changes, as well as a 10% increase in both water and wastewater rates to fund required system upgrades. Overall city expenses are projected to reach $82.3 million, largely due to a significant increase in capital improvement projects.

Why it matters

The city's budget process is an important annual event that sets the financial priorities and direction for Pella. This year's proposal aims to balance maintaining current tax rates while investing in critical infrastructure upgrades, reflecting the city's efforts to balance the needs of residents and businesses.

The details

Over the two-day workshops, leaders from various city departments including Fire, Library, Police, Ambulance, Public Works, Electric, Community Services, Planning & Zoning, and City Hall presented their budget proposals and plans. The overall $82.3 million budget includes a significant increase in capital improvement projects compared to previous years.

• The Pella City Council concluded its annual two-day budget workshops for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday evening.
• The first day of workshops on Monday included presentations from the Pella Fire Department, Library, Police, and Ambulance departments.
• On Tuesday, Pella Public Works, Electric, Community Services, Planning & Zoning, and City Hall all presented their budget proposals.

What’s next

The city council will now review the budget proposal and hold further discussions before formally approving the fiscal year 2027 budget at a later meeting.