The Batavia City Council reviewed the City's proposed $173.36 million 2027 budget during a special budget presentation Monday, Nov. 2. The proposed budget prioritizes aging infrastructure, public safety and essential municipal services while continuing efforts to strengthen the City's long-term financial stability.
The proposal includes funding for street maintenance, electric and water infrastructure improvements, and public safety investments. It also proposes property tax and utility rate adjustments to address rising costs and long-term infrastructure needs.
Budget highlights include:
Infrastructure: Additional street maintenance funding and improvements to electric, water and wastewater systems.
Public safety: Funding for an advanced life support squad and future replacement of the Police Department facility.
Property taxes: A proposed increase of approximately $120 annually in the City's portion of the property tax bill for a home valued at $400,000.
Utility rates: Proposed increases of 3.5% for electric rates and 8% each for water and sewer rates, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Public Hearing and Next Steps
The City Council's Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing and discussion on the proposed 2027 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Public hearings on the proposed property tax levy and Special Service Area 61 (SSA 61) are also scheduled.
Residents can review the proposed budget, access the Nov. 2 budget presentation slides, and submit questions or feedback at bataviail.gov/FY27.
A recording of the Nov. 2 budget presentation is also available at https://www.youtube.com/live/GyB3X-i1uWs?si=v-paxUoiPc06F1bW
Additional budget discussions will be scheduled as needed, with final budget and property tax levy adoption anticipated Monday, Dec. 7.