2026 Budget

 

The Town Council approved the Town’s 2026 budget and 2026-2030 financial plan October 13th. 

2026 budgets total $76.2 million.  The Town plans to maintain property tax rates:

  • Town General Fund tax at 12.127 mills – the same as 2025 
  • Town Library tax at 1.50 mills
  • Superior/McCaslin Interchange Metropolitan District (SMID) at 21.47. 

Monthly trash and recycling fees to be determined later in the year.  After a fee rate study, in order to continue the high standard of landscape/park maintenance and annual flower plantings, monthly landscape fees are increasing 9%.

Utility fee proposed changes include a 9.5% increase in water service/usage fees, 7.5% increase in sewer service/usage charges and a 5% increase in storm drainage fees.  An average residential customer will see their bill increase approximately $9 per month as a result of these proposed fees increase.  These rate adjustments are necessary to offset increased costs from operational utility costs, routine system capital maintenance, debt service and utility system capital improvements anticipated as a result of unfunded State and Federal mandates. 

The 2026 proposed capital program calls for (1) McCaslin Pedestrian Crossing improvements, and (2) construction of Public Works & Parks maintenance and operations building.  2026 water, sewer and storm drainage capital improvements are budgeted at over $7.7 million.

Proposed parks and recreation amenities include, continued significant maintenance activities and improvements at our parks, ball fields and tennis courts.  Tree, plant and shrub enhancements will continue as well as irrigation system upgrades throughout Town. 

In 2024, the residents of the Town approved a new sales tax and authorized the issuance of debt for capital projects.  In 2025, the Town issued debt with the proceeds from the bonds allowing the Town to accelerate some capital projects.  The 2026 proposed budget of these proceeds has over $14.2 million in projects including: (1) transportation improvements including Rock Creek Parkway and Indiana Street, (2) completion of North Pool renovations, and (3) Community Center improvements

To meet ever expanding service delivery demands the following new positions are included in the 2026 budget:

  • a full-time (F/T) Recreation Coordinator Facility Programs (P/T to F/T)
  • a full-time (F/T) IT Technician (P/T to F/T)
  • a full-time (F/T) Communications Specialist (P/T to F/T)
  • a full-time (F/T) Event Coordinator
  • a part-time (P/T) Code Enforcement Officer
  • a seasonal Open Space Ranger

The 2026 budget is available below for your review.  Please contact Town Hall at 303-499-3675 with any questions.

2026 Budget(PDF, 7MB)
2026 One Page Budget Summary(PDF, 65KB)
2026 Budget Presentation(PDF, 494KB)

 

 

 

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