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2027 PDC operational budget

Council set next year's revenue baseline at $37.2 million, up about 2.7%, including roughly $650,000 in new income tax from Ohio State's facility — the first step in the 2027 budget process.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program

The city's five-year, $62.5 million plan covers roads, paths, parks, police equipment and facilities. Seven new projects are proposed, and council members debated priorities like inclusive playgrounds and whether too much is going to roads.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

2027 Revenue Budget and Debt Planning

The 2027 revenue plan projects $78.6 million in available resources and assumes the city pays off its $7.975 million debt from last year in cash — but officials expect to refinance Bennett Farm debt into a long-term bond instead, and possible Scioto Street debt isn't in the numbers yet. Debt scenarios come to the July meeting from Baker Tilly and FBT Gibbons.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 9, 2026