The Madison City Commission is scheduled to consider the city’s proposed 2027 budget, which includes nearly $37.35 million in combined appropriations across the city’s governmental and enterprise funds.

The ordinance outlines the city’s spending plan for the fiscal year beginning January 1st and ending December 31st, 2027. It includes approximately $14.86 million in governmental fund appropriations and another $22.49 million in enterprise fund appropriations.

The general fund accounts for approximately $11.55 million in appropriations. Major spending areas include nearly $2.34 million for police services, about $1.37 million for highways and streets, and approximately $849,000 for parks and forestry. The budget also includes about $753,000 for the Madison Public Library and $533,000 for engineering and development.

The city’s enterprise funds include approximately $16.07 million for electric operations, $2.73 million for water, $2.06 million for sewer, $1.04 million for the Community Center, and about $580,000 for solid waste and recycling.

The proposed ordinance also establishes a total property tax levy of approximately $2.5 million for general purposes.

First reading of the budget will be held tonight, as part of the regular board meeting that begins at 5:30.